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Mallard
Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. Feeding ducks like the mallard is a popular pastime and, for many, a first introduction to the UK's wonderful wildlife.
Species information
Category
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 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.