When using the generic term, duck, this is the bird most people will envisage. The Mallard is embedded in British culture, whether it be the triptych on Stan and Hilda Ogden’s living room wall in Coronation Street, or the name given to the famous record breaking steam engine.
The Mallard is widespread throughout not just the UK, but globally. The female colouring is less distinctive than the male. Ducklings are independent after about 50 days.
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