Common Shelduck vs Mallard
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Shelduck
0.67 m
Human
1.75 m
Mallard
0.65 m
| Common Shelduck | Mallard | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.85–1.45 kg | 0.72–1.6 kg |
| Length | 58–67 cm | 50–65 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.1–1.33 m | 81–98 cm |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–20 yrs | 5–15 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 8–12 | 8–13 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Coast, Wetland, Lake, Farmland, Grassland | Wetland, Farmland, Urban, Coast, Grassland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |