Mallard

• Size: 20-26" long
• Diet: aquatic insect larvae, earthworms, snails and freshwater shrimp, seeds and aquatic vegetation
• Seasonal Habits: Migrate in winter
• Temperament: Not Aggressive

because of constant feedings by park visitors, they can become very tame and approachable. In more natural settings and where Mallards are heavily hunted, they can be very wary of approaching people. They commonly associate with and may hybridize with other dabbling ducks. Mallards have a huge variety of displays that can be fascinating to watch and decipher. Most displays are ritualized versions of common motions: males may face off with a head-bob, threaten an aggressor with an open bill, or push against each other, breast to breast.