Mallards

Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos

Size: up to 56cm long

Weight: 700 - 1500 grams

Life span: Up to 40 years

Habitat: Almost all slow flowing waters of the northern hemisphere

Native to: Europe, Asia, North America, Soon also in New Zealand

Food: plants, snails, small fish, seeds, worms, crayfish, tadpoles

Enemies: predators, foxes, egg thieves, birds of prey, humans through hunting

Endangerment: Not endangered

The breeding season is between March and June, with nesting usually beginning in February. The duck lays about 7-13 eggs and broods for about 27 days.