How long does a mallard last?
Typical lifespan
3–29 yr
The most common wild duck in the Northern Hemisphere and the ancestor of nearly all domestic ducks.
How that compares
Mallard against things of a similar time.
Mallard 3–29 yr
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Printer 3–10 yr
Tablet 3–8 yr
Tyre 3–10 yr
Electric kettle 3–8 yr
Tasmanian devil 5–8 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a mallard
- How much does a mallard weigh? 0.7–1.6 kg
- Mallard vs Peregrine falcon Side by side
- Mallard vs Great horned owl Side by side
- Mallard vs Black mamba Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a mallard last?
- A mallard lasts 3–29 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a mallard weigh? 0.7–1.6 kg
- How long does a ostrich last? 30–50 yr
- How long does a bald eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a peregrine falcon last? 8–19 yr
- How long does a emperor penguin last? 15–50 yr
- How long does a chicken last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a golden eagle last? 15–38 yr
- How long does a mute swan last? 10–30 yr
- How long does a Canada goose last? 10–24 yr
- How long does a emu last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a wild turkey last? 3–13 yr
- Mallard vs Peregrine falcon Side by side
- Mallard vs Great horned owl Side by side
- Mallard vs Black mamba Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)