Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
(L 23" WS 35" WT 2.4 lb)
Thatcher Woods
Most recognizable, widespread and
common duck in North America
...only the female quacks, males rasp.
common duck in North America
...only the female quacks, males rasp.
female
People think that fish and ducks are
disposable animals, but these are animals
in our care. We‘d do it for a gorilla or a
bald eagle; why not a duck? They’ve
worked hard for us, and they deserve a
comfortable retirement.
disposable animals, but these are animals
in our care. We‘d do it for a gorilla or a
bald eagle; why not a duck? They’ve
worked hard for us, and they deserve a
comfortable retirement.
(Pilar Fish)
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Society
Society
© Bird Note
Frances
Wood
Wood
Anas in Latin
means duck;
platyrhynchus in
Greek means
broad-billed.
means duck;
platyrhynchus in
Greek means
broad-billed.
06Mar2005
29Oct2009