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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a widely recognized duck species, celebrated for its striking plumage and adaptability to various habitats. Found commonly in parks and wetlands, this species is known for its seasonal migrations, moving southward during the colder months when northern waters freeze over.

Parc Bernard-Landry - 2022-05-25
Location: Parc Bernard-Landry
Date: 2022-05-25
Camera: NIKON Z6
Lens: NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Z TC-2.0x
Settings: f/5.6 • 1/1250 • ISO 3200
Focal Length: 400mm
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation - 2020-05-25
Location: Parc Île-de-la-Visitation
Date: 2020-05-25
Camera: NIKON Z6
Lens: 300mm f/4.0
Settings: f/5.6 • 1/1600 • ISO 5000
Focal Length: 420mm
Parc des Rapides - 2019-03-16
Location: Parc des Rapides
Date: 2019-03-16
Camera: NIKON D500
Lens: 300mm f/4.0
Settings: f5.6 • 1/1600 • ISO 100
Focal Length: 420mm
Pippy Park - 2017-08-15
Location: Pippy Park
Date: 2017-08-15
Camera: NIKON D500
Lens: TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N
Settings: f6.3 • 1/1250 • ISO 560
Focal Length: 280mm
Parc Mont-Royal - 2015-05-03
Location: Parc Mont-Royal
Date: 2015-05-03
Camera: NIKON D7100
Lens: 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Settings: f5.6 • 1/1000 • ISO 400
Focal Length: 300mm

Common Names

🇨🇦Mallard
🇫🇷Canard colvert
🇩🇪Stockente
🇲🇽Ánade real, Ánade azulón

Taxonomy

OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae

Characteristics

Length50–65cm
Weight0.7–1.6kg
Wingspan81–98cm
Clutch Size8-13 eggs
Incubation23-30 days
Fledging50-60 days
Sexual Maturity1 year

Explore More

📖 Wikipedia Page: For more information about this species.

Identification and Whereabouts

The Mallard is the most prevalent duck species in the Montreal area. Males are easily recognizable by their distinctive green head and neck, which is accentuated by a white ring. Females, however, present a greater challenge in identification due to their resemblance to other species. A key distinguishing feature is the blue patch on their wings, bordered by white stripes, unlike the Black Duck.

Mallards are commonly observed in parks featuring lakes or slow-flowing rivers during the spring, summer, and autumn months. In winter, as the lakes and rivers freeze, these ducks migrate southward.

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Jardin Botanique de Montréal x x x -
Parc Angrignon x x x x
Parc Bernard-Landry x x x -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - x x
Parc Mont Saint-Bruno x - - -
Parc de la Frayère x x x x
Parc des Rapides x x x -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation x - - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Captured Moments

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