Mallard  (Anas platyrhynchos)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Anas (1)
Size Wingspan: 81 - 95 cm (2)
Length: 50 - 60 cm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread (3). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (8).