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Gadwall Anas strepera

A common, widespread dabbling duck. This species breeds in Central Canada and along Saint Lawrence river and migrates South in winter. It eats mostly plant food but feeds their offspring with insects and mollusks.

Specs

Length51-66cm
Weight280-450g
Wingspan66-74cm

Common Names

GermanSchnatterente
EnglishGadwall
FrenchCanard chipeau
SpanishÁnade friso

Taxonomy

OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae
SpeciesAnas strepera

How to Identify

Female looks very similar to Mallard. A distinguishable characteristic is the white belly and the dark orange-edged bill.

Gadwall (Anas strepera) - Parc des Rapides - 2017-04-29

Where and When to Spot

Supposed to be a widespread species, I only saw a single individual once in Rapids Park Lachine.

SpringSummerFallWinter
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -

Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.


Last updated on 2024-03-14. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.