For more detailed species accounts, you can visit the Cornell Lab of Ornithology or the Animal Diversity Web .
Found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. anas platyrhynchos
Wild mallard meat is high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and is a valuable source of protein. For more detailed species accounts, you can visit
Omnivorous dabblers. They feed on seeds, aquatic vegetation, insects, crustaceans, and occasionally small fish by tipping forward in the water rather than diving. For more detailed species accounts
Both sexes have a iridescent purplish-blue wing patch (speculum) bordered by white, visible during flight. Behavior and Ecology
Freshwater wetlands, lakes, rivers, and even city parks. Lifespan: Average wild lifespan is approximately 26 years. Identification