Mallard Duck
Anas platyrhinchos
Size: 20-28"
Habitat: in and around water
Notes:
There are many types of wild ducks, found worldwide in all freshwater and marine environments. The Mallard ( male shown ) is typical. Females are much drabber. Only domestic ducks are white.
Most ducks feed on water plants; some species feed on fish.
Here is an assortment of birds that might be observed in and around the water. Many of these are just as likely to be found around saltwater, just as many seabirds live happily around freshwater, and even no water.
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