The gray duck, Reynolds pointed out, is a prairie nester like the mallard, but was much less affected during the serious drought years of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

migration-map.jpg Duck migrations are fickle, unpredictable things. During most years of slow hunting, biologists point to warm weather across the continent as the culprit.

In this Bird of the Week segment, Stacia Brezinski with the Maine Audubon tells us all about the mallard. Mallards might be best known for their green heads, seen in the males.

Late February marks an exciting time for observing mallard ducks as they prepare for spring migration. While some head north, many remain in Southeast Missouri to nest and raise their young.

Two major studies are underway to try to better understand why mallard duck populations are declining in the U.S. Researchers are using new technology to help solve the mystery.

Big, hardy, and adaptable: the mallard duck is found all throughout the Western Hemisphere. Despite its international range, you can call the mallard America’s duck. Of all duck species, the ...