Mallard duck skull (Anas platyrhynchos) Unfortunately a few of the

Unfortunately a few of the labels have become detached and fallen to the floor of the container

On one side is has I

The lower jaw is attached to the upper

A nice example of the breed

the shearwaters complete a migration of more than 10

Mallard duck skull (Anas platyrhynchos) Unfortunately a few of theThis is the skull from a mallard duck Anas platyrhynchos. Although the mallard is a very common duck with a wide distribution across temperate Europe, America and Asia, this specimen is from a captive bred duck. This skull has been beautifully cleaned and mounted. Unfortunately, the pterygoid bones are missing. A lovely example measuring 11cm in length.