Male Mallard Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
This mallard was going for a stroll on the lawn near the ponds, enjoying the rain. You can tell it is a male due to the shiny green head -- females are dull brown and tan, so they can conceal themselves more effectively when incubating their nests.
Mallards are the ancestors of nearly all domesticated duck species (except muscovy ducks) and easily become accustomed to people.
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