Ducks enjoying a quick meal

The mallard duck, also known as Anas platyrhynchos, is a common and widespread dabbling duck. The male, or drake, has a distinctive glossy green head, white neck ring, and chestnut-brown chest. The female, or hen, is mottled brown with an orange bill. Mallards are found in various habitats, including marshes, ponds, and rivers, and are known for their characteristic quacking call. They are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plants, insects, and small fish.