Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard (Domestic Type) at Dunlop, ACT

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Identification history

Anas platyrhynchos	4 Sep 2025	Liam.m
Anas superciliosa	12 Aug 2025	CarbonAI
Unverified	12 Aug 2025	Jennybach

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johnpugh wrote:

13 Aug 2025

Good photo Jenny. Anas platyrhynchos X Cairina moschata (Domestic Hybrid) - Mallard X Muscovy Duck (Domestic Hybrid). This has been seen a few times on Jarramlee Pond over the years. Ref sighting from 2010 4388955. This guy is a lot larger and a fairly noisy example as against the smaller 2010 sighting. Under its wings and on its rump it has grey/brown markings which are more obvious when he/she stretches wings.
John

Jennybach wrote:

13 Aug 2025

Thanks @johnpugh for the background and details of its genetic mix. I agree it’s a good specimen and very noisy too.

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At least 1 Abundance
10 Aug 2025 12:00 PM Recorded on
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Jennybach NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Anas platyrhynchos Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Swans) Water birds Birds

Species information

Anas platyrhynchos Scientific name
Mallard (Domestic Type) Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 958.4m Recorded at altitude
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Anas platyrhynchos

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