Mallard Duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Mallard Duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

* Family: Anatidae,

* Subfamily: Anatinae,

* Genus: Anas,

* Species: A. platyrhynchos,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 5 to 10 years,

* Size: 20 to 26 in (50 to 65 cm),

* Weight: 2 to 3 lbs (1 to 1.4 kg),

* Group name: Sord (in flight),

** Did you know? Mallards are thought to be the most abundant duck on Earth.

More info: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/mallard-duck/

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard

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[kd4adv]

I love these ducks :)