Duck Mallard basic information

Mallard Ducks usually weigh around two and a half pounds (just over a kilogram), and measures about 25 inches (between 50 and 62 centimeters) in length. Females are less striking in appearance than males. They have brown beaks, and their feathers are usually brown and straw colored. Males, called drakes, particularly during breeding season, show beautiful iridescent coloration. Their plumage is rust colored to gray, and their chests are chestnut brown. A white ring collars the neck of the male Mallard Duck, separating his brown or gray plumage from his upper neck and head. His head and breast are often iridescent, and the head and neck often have a remarkable green sheen. Many times blue, purple, and rich chestnut colored feathers also accent the top portions of male Mallards. His tail feathers are often curly. The legs of both sexes are reddish orange, and both sexes have royal blue speculums that are defined by white tracing.