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They are large ducks, with the males about 76 cm (30 in) long, and weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb). Females are considerably smaller, and only grow to 3 kg (6.6 lb), roughly half the males' size.
General description: A large puddle duck that's most easily recognized by the male's glossy green head and white neck collar. Length: About 24 inches long. Weight: 2 1/2 to 3 pounds. Color: Male mallards (drakes) have a glossy green head and white neck collar. Females (hens) are mostly brown. Males and young birds look like females in the summer. Both sexes have a blue patch on the wing.