Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
The most familiar duck: males have a glossy green head, yellow bill, and greyish body, while females sport a mottled brown look. Though often seen on ponds and lakes, Mallards can also appear in the coastal habitats around Lihou.
- Habitat: Virtually any wetland—ponds, lakes, rivers, estuaries, coastal shallows.
- When to See: Year-round
- Diet / Food: Omnivorous, eating seeds, aquatic vegetation, small fish, and invertebrates.
- Length: 50–60 cm