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البُركة, الخضيري

Anas platyrhynchos

Least Concern

About

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, Nepal), Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Names in Other Languages

Japanese マガモ
Chinese 綠頭鴨
Spanish ánade azulón
French canard colvert
German Stockente
Portuguese pato-real
Russian или крыженъ
Arabic البُركة, الخضيري
Turkish yeşilbaş
Thai เป็ดหัวเขียว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of البُركة, الخضيري?
The scientific name of البُركة, الخضيري is Anas platyrhynchos. It belongs to the genus Anas.
What is the conservation status of البُركة, الخضيري?
البُركة, الخضيري (Anas platyrhynchos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does البُركة, الخضيري live?
البُركة, الخضيري is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, Nepal), Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador.
What family does البُركة, الخضيري belong to?
البُركة, الخضيري (Anas platyrhynchos) belongs to the genus Anas, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
Is البُركة, الخضيري endangered?
No, البُركة, الخضيري (Anas platyrhynchos) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does البُركة, الخضيري belong to?
البُركة, الخضيري (Anas platyrhynchos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of البُركة, الخضيري?
The closest relatives of البُركة, الخضيري in the genus Anas include البلبول الشائع, الحذف الشتوي, Auckland Islands Teal, Bernier's Teal, Yellow-billed Pintail.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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