Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) taking off from the surface of a lake. This is a male (drake) mallard. The mallard is an opportunistic bird that inhabits wetlands throughout the northern hemisphere. It has adapted well to urban life,and is found on water in cities and towns as well as in the country. It mainly feeds on insects,worms,leaves and seeds. The mallard may reach a length of almost 60 centimetres. Photographed in Washington State,USA,in winter | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / LeESOn, Pat & Tom |
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