Ms. Mallard -- Female Mallard Duck in Atascadero Lake Park, California
by Darin Volpe
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Ms. Mallard -- Female Mallard Duck in Atascadero Lake Park, California
Artist
Darin Volpe
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Photograph - Photography
Description
While male birds get most of the attention due to their generally more colorful patterns, this female Mallard has a beauty all her own as she flies over Atascadero Lake in central California.
Fun Mallard Facts:
> Mallard Ducks are the most widespread and abundant duck in North America.
> Nearly all domestic breeds of duck originated with the Mallard
> They are strong fliers and have been estimated to travel at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
> The standard duck "quack" is the sound of a female Mallard. Males don't quack.
> Mallards lose all their flight feathers at the end of breeding season and are unable to fly for three to four weeks.
> They often breed with other duck species - to the point where some species are in danger of becoming extinct due to hybridization.
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December 25th, 2017
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