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Anas platyrhynchos
The mallard is 56–65 centimetres long, a wingspan of 81–98 centimetres and weighs 0.9–1.2 kilograms. The male birds have a bright green head, while the female's is light brown. The Mallard lives in wetlands, eats water plants, and is gregarious. The Mallard is the ancestor of most domestic ducks.
Picture taken at el Retiro, Madrid
Spotted on Feb 28, 2010
Submitted on Sep 16, 2011
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