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Mallard

Anas Platyrhynchos

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

this mother had ten ducklings hiding under her,She was protecting her ducklings from attacks by ther other mallard hen.

Habitat:

pond.

Species ID Suggestions

mallard duck

anas platyrhynchos
jamiewgoodspeed
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Comments (5)
Ursula Fricke
Thanks for the quick answer. Around here (restored river with flood plains) the ducks apparently hide their young, I haven't seen any in the last 2 years (still not giving up hope).
HemaShah
the mother hen in this spotting was feisty and was attacking the ducklings. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/24467021
HemaShah
Thanks Ursula. According to this link, http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/nesting_mallards/ducklings.aspx Ducks do not tolerate stray ducklings close to their own brood, and females kill small strange young they encounter.
Ursula Fricke
Beautiful. Is it common behaviour for female mallards to attack foreign ducklings?
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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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