Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) :: Muuuh Wildlife Photography

Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos

The most common duck in the parks around Montreal. As most lakes are frozen in winter, Mallards migrate South and are seen less frequently during winter.

Common Names

Mallard (en)
Ánade real, Ánade azulón (es)
Canard colvert (fr)
Stockente (de)

Taxonomy

Anseriformes
Anatidae
Anas platyrhynchos

Videos Behavioral Traits

Mallard Ducklings Foraging - Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Published May 26, 2020 - Duration [00:56] - Views 147 - Likes 2

Where & When to Spot

Can be seen in almost every park with lake or slow flowing river during spring, summer and autumn. In winter, when the lakes and rivers are frozen, the Mallard migrated South.

Observation Logs

On every park visit, we maintain a log of species spotted and identified. If you maintain a similar list, please consider sharing it with Muuuh Wildlife Photography: Share Logs.

Location	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Park Angrignon, Montreal	6	3	2	0
Park Mont-Royal	1	0	0	0
Park Pointe aux Prairies	3	0	0	0
Rapids Park Lachine	4	0	0	1

Times a species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting this park. A species is reported only once / park visit. Only parks listed which we visit frequently all year long. Consult the page animal tracking about how we log observations in field.

How to Identify

The most common duck species around Montreal. Males can be easily identified because of the greenish color of the head and neck down till the white ring around the neck. Females are more difficult to identify as there are several other species around looking very similar. Watch for the blue patch on the wings. Different to Black duck, the mallard's blue patch is bordered by white stripes.