Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae
Mallard (Fawn or Khaki Campbell domestic morph)
Anas platyrhynchos
A medium-sized dabbling duck with a robust body, rounded head, and characteristic color variation showing warm brownish-fawn plumage and a bluish-grey bill.
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Plumage & appearance
Displays a light fawn, apricot, or reddish-brown coloration with paler creamy-white wings, typical of certain color morphs of domestic ducks derived from the Mallard.
Key field marks
Warm fawn-colored body, creamy wings, bluish-grey bill, and robust duck silhouette.
Size & weight
Length: 50-65 cm, Wingspan: 81-98 cm, Weight: 0.7-1.6 kg
Voice — call & song
Females give loud quacking sounds, while males produce softer, quieter muffed calls or whistles.
Diet & foraging
Omnivorous, feeding on aquatic plants, seeds, grains, insects, small fish, and amphibians.
Habitat
Found in domestic farm settings, urban parks, artificial ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
Migration & movement
Non-migratory domestic breed, though wild ancestors are strong migrants.
Nesting & breeding
Nest is typically a shallow depression on the ground hidden in dense vegetation near water, lined with down feathers.
Similar species
Other domestic duck breeds and the wild-type Mallard, distinguished by the unusual fawn and pale plumage coloration.
Ecological significance
Acts as a seed disperser and plays a role in aquatic food webs, though domestic variants are largely managed by humans.
Conservation status
Least Concern (wild ancestral species has an extremely large global population)
Observation tips
Easily observed in local parks, agricultural ponds, and farmyards where domestic or feral ducks congregate.
Interesting facts
Domestic ducks like this color morph are often kept for egg production and ornamental purposes in backyard flocks.
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