Mallard - Anas platyrynchos

Mallard ducks are the most abundant and widely distributed waterfowl species in North America.

Mallards are large dabbling ducks weighing up to 1.3 kg. In breeding plumage, drake (also known as a "greenhead") is easily identified by bright green head, olive yellow bill, brown chest and blue wing patches. Hen is a mottled brown colour overall, with blue wing patches, orange and black bill and orange feet. Both have distinctive white underwings with blue speculum markings in their rear edges.