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Gadwall

Anas strepera ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A common duck of lakes and ponds, the Gadwall appears drab from a distance. Up close, however, the male shows a remarkable pattern of intricate markings on all of its body feathers.

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Appearance

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Adult Description

  • Medium-sized duck.
  • Gray body and paler gray head.
  • Hind end black.
  • White patch in wing, may be hidden.

Immature Description

Similar to adult female.

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  • No other dabbling duck has a small square white patch at base of wings.
  • All other dabblers that have a black rear end have white just in front of it.