Mallard vs Pochard
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Mallard
0.65 m
Human
1.75 m
Pochard
0.49 m
| Mallard | Pochard | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.72–1.6 kg | 0.7–1.3 kg |
| Length | 50–65 cm | 42–49 cm |
| Wingspan | 81–98 cm | 67–75 cm |
| Top Speed | 110 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–15 yrs | 5–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 25 days |
| Offspring | 8–13 | 6–11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Wetland, Farmland, Urban, Coast, Grassland | Wetland, Lake, River, Coast |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |