Mallard

The subject is identified as a domestic duck, a form of the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), based on its overall size, body shape, and distinctive coloration. The plumage, with its buff or light brown body, white neck, and darker cap, along with the large, spatulate orange bill, are characteristic features of many domestic breeds, such as the Buff Duck or Fawn and White Runner. These traits clearly distinguish it from wild Mallards and other waterfowl species.

Overview

Conservation

Not evaluated

The mallard or wild duck is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa. It has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. Belonging to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae, mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are social animals preferring to congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes.

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Observation

Location

Austin, TX

Observed

September, 12:20 PM

Weather

Mostly Clear, 91F

Shared

September 20, 2026

Also known as

Common Mallard

Domestic Duck

Mallard

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Anas

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