DecoBird - Female duck

The female duck is speckled brown and not as easily recognizable as the drake. The bill is a stronger orange color. The young male ducklings look like an adult female duck. Both females and males have the bright blue speculum that is visible when they spread their wings. Similar birds The female is easily confused with females of other species such as the common teal the common teal is much smaller. Sounds and song The female is more vocal than the male, and has a deep quack, while the male has a softer, raspier sound. Mallards can become quite tame. It is not unusual for them to eat from your hand when given enough food such as corn, seeds and peas. The mallard often visits urban areas and can be found near water: lakes, parks and the sea. We design our DecoBirds with expert advice from ornithologists, to make them look realistic.