Mallard
Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they love eating sweetcorn, lettuce, oats and seeds.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 55-62cmWingspan: 90cm
Weight: 970g-1.2kg
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.