Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 8:58 a.m. By late summer, the male Mallard’s need for fancy feathers to attract the females has passed. These birds have molted, and their bright feathers are replaced with mottled brown ones. Subdued colors help camouflage the male ducks, protecting them from predators. Come fall, the male Mallards will molt again and become the colorful dandies we remember.
Take a splash to learn about Ducks Unlimited! The organization protects habitat for Mallards at all stages of their lives. Find links below in Related Resources.
