Monday 1 July 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 209. Mallard

Mallard is derived from the Old French 'malart' or 'mallart', meaning a wild drake.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 215. Ruddy duck

This North American duck was purely named because of its reddish plumage. It's, however, also a nuisance as, in Europe, its males are v...