mallard

• Espécie de pato selvagem de rio amplamente difundida, da qual se acredita que descendem os patos domésticos.

A species of wild dabbling duck, widely distributed, from which domestic ducks are believed to be descended.

1. Wild duck speciesB1formal

   A common wild duck from which most domestic ducks are descended, found across the Northern Hemisphere.

   Marreco-real

   • A mallard and her ducklings crossed the park path.
   • The male mallard has a distinctive green head.
   • Mallards are often seen in ponds and lakes.