head study of a mallard duck. wild mallard / Anas platyrhynchos The domestic duck, like other poultry species. Mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are social animals preferring to congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes. This species is the main ancestor of most breeds of domesticated ducks.

Stock photo: head study of a mallard duck. wild mallard / Anas platyrhynchos The domestic duck, like other poultry species. Mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are social animals preferring to congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes. This species is the main ancestor of most breeds of domesticated ducks. was taken by kelnel .