Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The Mallard is a classic duck, the male having a glossy green head. In winter it arrives across Japan and gathers in flocks at the waterside. Katano Kamoike Pond in Ishikawa Prefecture and Mishima Pond in Shiga Prefecture are protected as wintering and living sites for ducks.

Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos
Group: Birds
Prefectures: Ishikawa, Shiga
日本語: マガモ
简体中文: 绿头鸭

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Natural Monuments related to the Mallard

Prefectural Natural Monument

BirdsHabitat / breeding site

Katano Duck Pond

Anser albifrons, Anser fabalis, Sibirionetta formosa, Anas platyrhynchos

Ishikawa

Prefectural Natural Monument

BirdsHabitat / breeding site

Mishima Pond Ducks and Their Habitat

Anas platyrhynchos

Shiga

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Mallard is protected as a Natural Monument (0 national and 2 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Mallard" on this page.

The Mallard is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Ishikawa, Shiga.