Michigan State University PhD student Ben Luukkonen takes measurements of a mallard hen held by Shannon Stemaly with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources while Kylie McElrath with Ducks ...

Connecticut wildlife biologists are seeking the public’s help in gauging the reproductive health of mallard ducks in the state. Also known as the “greenhead” for the males’ emerald mantles, mallards ...

When you think “duck,” the duck that probably comes to mind (besides Donald Duck) is the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Mallards are the quintessential duck. They quack like a duck should. They have a ...

Since 1955, the estimated number of mallard ducks wintering in South Carolina has shown a steady drop, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife reports. Many of us would like to reverse this trend. I'm ...

Researchers have called on the public to help them with their study about duck populations in the South and East of England A team of researchers is asking the public for help in solving the mystery ...

A mallard duck is lucky to be alive after a close call with an arrow, thanks to some local wildlife veterinarians. The injured duck was first spotted on Saturday, March 25, swimming around a lake in ...

Nearly every May, a pair of mallard ducks waddles over to our yard to nibble on spilled bird seed and sometimes huddle in our very, very, very tiny manmade pond. They will often walk through the ...

Springtime signals sales at local feed stores, and Easter chicks and ducklings are flying out the door. Well, not really. The baby birds don’t have their flight feathers yet. If you buy one, be aware ...

[Updated] The Department of Conservation Services is looking into the death of a mallard duck at Spittal Pond, with an appeal being posted on social media to identify a man following the duck’s death.

DEAR JOAN: We have a mallard duck that made a nest with four eggs in our backyard. I would like to know how many hours a duck sits on her eggs. Once the eggs hatch, how long before the babies can fly?