Mallard
/mˈælərd/
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Definition
(noun) Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.
Sentence Examples
There are mallard ducks near the pond.
Mallard, Iowa, located in northwest Iowa, has a population of about 265.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is a common type of wild duck that is known for the bright green head of its male species.