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.
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Taxonomy
Aves > Anseriformes > Anatidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Schnatterente |
| English | Gadwall |
| French | Canard chipeau |
| Spanish | Ánade friso |
How to Identify
Female looks very similar to Mallard. A distinguishable characteristic is the white belly and the dark orange-edged bill.
Where When to Spot
Supposed to be a widespread species, I only saw a single individual once in Rapids Park Lachine.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parc des Rapides | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of Gadwall
Videos of Gadwall
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Gadwall (Anas strepera) - Ducklings
Recorded: 2020-06-26 - Published: 2020-06-30 - Duration: [01:48]
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