| − | 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." |