Gadwall
Gadwall (<em>Mareca strepera</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Gadwall (Mareca strepera) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A gray-brown dabbling duck with a black rear and a white wing patch; less colorful than other ducks but elegant; feeds on aquatic plants; a widespread migrant.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Mareca; binomial: Mareca strepera; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 46-56cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: MA, AF, n OR.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
