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The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a duck of the family Anatidae which means it is in the family of dabbling ducks. These ducks mainly on the surface of the water. The mallard is an incredibly common bird that is found widespread across the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

The mallard bird has incredible adaptability, allowing this bird species to breed across different habitats and even around human beings. This duck breeds easily with wild ducks, resulting in mixed breeds of birds which might cause indigenous duck populations to be wiped out. As the parent breed of most domesticated ducks, the mallard is sometimes kept for food or for its eggs. However, mallards are territorial and cannot be contained unless their wings are clipped. They will live happily in the city and in urban areas near water like parks, ponds, farms, or even backyard pools.

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