Mallardマガモ

Anas platyrhynchosLC— Least Concern

The mallard is a widespread dabbling duck found across the temperate Northern Hemisphere, recognizable by the male's glossy green head and the female's mottled brown plumage. It is largely omnivorous, favoring plant material on land but switching to insects and invertebrates during the breeding season. It is the wild ancestor of most domestic duck breeds and one of the most familiar waterfowl species in the world.

Mallard (reference photo)
Photo: Commonists / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Anseriformes / Anatidae Source
Distribution
Found across temperate and subtropical regions of the Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, with introduced populations in Australia, New Zealand, and South America. Source

Did You Know?

  • Female mallards can spontaneously develop male-like plumage due to damaged ovaries. Source

Where to See This Species

7 facilities · 0 individuals

ノースサファリサッポロ (Nosusafarisapporo)Hokkaido

ノースサファリサッポロのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

京都市動物園 (Kyoutoshi Doubutsuen)KyotoOpened in 1903

京都市動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

桐生が岡動物園 (Kiryuugaoka Doubutsuen)Gunma自動車の場合、カーナビ検索は「桐生が岡動物園」ではなく「桐生が岡遊園地」で設定すると駐車場に到着できる（動物園名で検索すると誤った経路になる場合がある）。

桐生が岡動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

高知県立のいち動物公園 (Kouchi Kenritsu Noichi Doubutsu Kouen)Kochi土佐くろしお鉄道ごめん・なはり線「のいち駅」から徒歩20分またはレンタサイクル13分。

高知県立のいち動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Tennoji ZooOsakaOpened in 1915

天王寺動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

浜松市動物園 (Hamamatsushi Doubutsuen)ShizuokaOpened in 1950

浜松市動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

福岡市動物園 (Fukuokashi Doubutsuen)FukuokaOpened in 1953

福岡市動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLCに分類されています。渡りの途中や越冬時に利用する湿地の維持が重要です。

Habitat

湖沼、河川、池、湿地、水田などの淡水域を利用します。

Threats

  • 湿地の減少
  • 水質悪化

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 湿地環境の保全
  • 渡り鳥を観察する教育活動

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

Is the domestic duck related to the mallard?
Yes, most domestic duck breeds are descended from the mallard. Source
What do mallards eat?
They are omnivorous, mainly foraging on land for plant matter, but they eat more insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates around the breeding season. Source
How long do mallards live?
Average life expectancy is around three years, but banding studies have recorded individuals living as long as 27 years. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org