Mallard Drake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mallards are the most recognizable wild ducks in the Northern Hemisphere. The male mallard, known as a drake, sports a glossy green head and a white ring around his neck, but only during mating season in order to attract a mate. During this time, the drake can be seen dipping his bill in the water, as pictured here, then rearing up to give a whistle and a grunt to win over his lady. 

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Boeing Creek Park

Shoreline, Washington, USA