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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
The mallard is a common wild duck found across much of the world, living in wetlands and feeding on plants and small animals. Males have a green head, females are brown, and both have a blue or purple patch on their wings.
First photographedDec 26, 2025
Location
Haagse Bos, The Hague, Netherlands
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R5m2
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal: 300mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter: 1/640s
ISO: 4000
Taken: December 26, 2025