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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Description:

These ducks are widely distributed North America. The male has an iridescent green head, white ring on the neck, reddish brown breast, red/orange legs and yellow bill. Underparts are light colored. Tail is predominately black. The female is covered in streaked brown feathers, with a mottled bill.

Habitat:

Wetlands, rivers, lakes.

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3 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

wonderful photos!

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 12 years ago

Fantastic pictures Gordon!

Atul
Atul 12 years ago

Stunning pics Gordon!

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Spotted on Feb 14, 2011
Submitted on Feb 23, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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