| − | 1) A '''"Mallard"''' is an extremely common species of Duck found in Europe & North America. For more information, see [[Duck]].
| + | 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. |
| − | 2) '''"Mallard"''' is the Name of an A4 Pacific Steam [[Locomotive]] designed by [[Sir Nigel Gresley]] which has held the speed record for a Steam Locomotive since the 1930's, and can now be found displayed in the National Railway Museum in the City of York, [[England]].
| + | 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." |