Mallards

Description:

Dabbling duck in the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae. The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on wings and belly, while the females have mainly brown-speckled plumage. The Mallard is a medium-sized waterfowl species although is often slightly heavier than most other dabbling ducks. It is 50–65 cm (20–26 in) long (of which the body makes up around two-thirds), has a wingspan of 81–98 cm (32–39 in),[8] and weighs 0.72–1.58 kg (1.6–3.5 lb).

Habitat:

Mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are gregarious. This wild pair was photographed at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park near Augusta (Richmond County), GA.