The Ubiquitous Mallard—A Cautionary Tale, by Tina Mitchell

Mallard Batiquitos  Hardly in need of an introduction, the Mallard is our most familiar, common, and widespread duck, residing almost everywhere in North America at some point during the year.  Tamed since antiquity, Mallards are the progenitors of all races of domestic ducks except the Muscovy.  In fact, while hybridization is common among many waterfowl…

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