Changes

Mallard (view source)

Revision as of 06:09, September 6, 2026

4 bytes added , September 6

Copy-edit improvements

Line 1: Line 1: −

The '''Mallard''' (''Anas platyrhynchos'') of the family [[Anatidae]] is an extremely common species of [[duck]] found in Europe & North America. Most domestic ducks are derived from the mallard.

+

The '''Mallard''' (''Anas platyrhynchos'') of the family [[Anatidae]] is an extremely common species of [[duck]] found in Europe and North America. Most domestic ducks are derived from the mallard.

−

The male mallard has a bright green head, grayish brown plumage, and a bright yellow bill. The female is a drab mottled brown color. The male makes a low-pitched raspy sound, while the female makes the familiar "quack."

+

The male mallard has a bright green head, grayish-brown plumage, and a bright yellow bill. The female is a drab, mottled brown color. The male makes a low-pitched, raspy sound, while the female makes the familiar "quack.".

[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Waterfowl]]

[[Category:Europe]]

[[Category:North America]]

RoadtoEmmaus2

apieditor, Automoderated users, edit, ratelimit-exempt

654

edits