StatusIntroduced
RarityCommon
Height60 cm
Weight1175 g
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Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Mallards can sleep with one eye open, allowing half their brain to rest while staying alert for predators."
Field Guide
Mallard
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The mallard is New Zealand's most common duck, introduced in the late 19th century. These large, sturdy ducks are a familiar sight in urban parks and rural wetlands alike.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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