Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Length 18" to 27"

Habitats

Mallards are very common in Upstate New York. They are frequently seen in the following locations:

The shores of the Lake Ontario, Genesee River and its tributaries, The Erie Canal, Mendon Ponds Park, Ellison Park, Durand Eastman Park, and almost any other aquatic habitat. They are seen in large numbers at the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge and the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge.

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Mallard Male	Mallard Female

Sound

Mallards quack:-)

Comments

For More Information

Rochester Birding Organizations

• See Directory of Rochester, NY & Surrounding area Nature Organizations.

Places to see Great Blue Herons

• Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. 
• Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

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Bibliography

If you are interested in reading more about Mallard ducks connect to the Rochester Public Library's electronic online card catalog.

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