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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Anas

About

The mallard (/ˈmælɑːrd/ or /ˈmælərd/) (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. 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 wings and belly while the females (hens or ducks)...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mallard?
The scientific name of Mallard is Anas platyrhynchos.
What kingdom does Mallard belong to?
Mallard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mallard belong to?
Mallard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mallard belong to?
Mallard belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Mallard belong to?
Mallard belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Mallard belong to?
Mallard belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Mallard belong to?
Mallard belongs to the genus Anas.