Linnean Classification

Eukarya, Animalia, Chordata, Aves, Anseriformes, Anatidae, Anas, Anas platyrhynchos

Regulator

It is warm-blood and can regulate internal conditions at a constant rate

Migration

As a flock they fly south to temperate climates during the winter and north in the summer to nesting grounds

Generalists

It can live in many different habitats and eats a wide range of food. They are found in almost any wetland habitats such as marshes, lakes, and even farms. They breed throughout temperate areas such as the Americas and Australia.

Consumer

They lack the ability to produce their own food and must obtain it from other organisms

Omnivore

Three fourth of their diet consists of plant parts such as leaves and seeds, while the other one fourth consists of animal and insects such as small fish and slugs.

Niche

These birds are food to many mammals such as bobcats, coyotes, and foxes. The ducklings are vulnerable to snapping turtles, raccoons, and sometimes even large fish. Crows and snakes will sometimes eat mallard eggs. Mallards feed on algae, plants, and insects; mallard ducklings will feed on insects, duckweed, and crustaceans, such as shrimp. Mallards tend to live by water as they are considered Waterfowl. Their swimming and flying abilities help them to catch their food. Also, ducklings serve as food for large fish.