Mallard Ducks And Ducklings In Victoria Park In East London , England UK Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Mallards are dabbling ducks that breed throughout the temperate and subtropical climate. This duck belongs to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae. The male birds drakes have a glossy green head and are grey on their wings and belly, while the females hens or ducks have mainly brown-speckled plumage. Both sexes have an area of white-bordered black or iridescent blue feathers called a speculum on their wings