Mallard Duck Observation

Mallard ducks can be found all over the world except South America, Antarctica, and most of Africa. Males have green heads, white feathers, dark brown feathers in the middle, some blue in the wings, and females are all light brown. Males have 32-39 wingspan and weigh up to 3.5 pounds and are 20-26 inches long. Females lay 8-13 eggs in an area away from predators. The babies can swim when they are 1 or 2 days old. Ducklings stay close to their mother for protection, warmth, and to learn to hunt for food.