How Do You Identify A Female Mallard Duck?

The ability to determine gender and species of waterfowl depends on a few key characteristics. Whether a hunter, tracker or a casual nature observer, the ability to distinguish the mallard from other species present will prove useful in your pursuits. Make sure mallards are a breed that is present in the area.

Mallards spend summers in sub tropical or temperate areas, such as the northern U.S. states or the southern Canadian provinces. In the winters the mallard migrates south, sometimes as far as South America or the Caribbean. If your location agrees with these known patterns, continue with further identification.

Observe the duck's behavior. Mallards engage in "dabbling," meaning they graze for their feed on the surface or just under the surface of the water. A mallard won't engage in diving behavior or foraging or eating on land.

If your subject is dabbling, odds are good that it is a mallard. Determine the duck's markings. All mallards have a mark called a speculum to the rear ... more.

The male Mallard duck is one of the easiest ducks to identify. The glistening, emerald green head and trademark white neck ring of the male mallard duck make him easily distinguishable from the female mallard duck and other species of ducks. Look at the colors on the duck.

In addition to its bright green head with a white ring, the male mallard is known for its colorful feathers and body parts. The male mallard duck has a brown chest, silver wing feathers and bright blue feathers on the tips of his wings. His bill is bright yellow and his feet are orange.

Listen for his call. Male mallards do not say "Quack quack" they say "Kwek kwek." The male's call is nasal and raspy.

The female mallard makes the more traditional "Quack" sound. Look at him dabbling. Mallards are classified as a "dabbling duck," which means that they skim the surface of the water with their beaks to feed on vegetation.

Mallards rarely dive to look for food. Note its location. The mallard duck breeds in Canada and ... more.

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