Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Pronounced (approx.): muh-REE-kuh STREP-er-uh
A subtly patterned dabbling duck that often tips forward to reach underwater vegetation.
Three Identification Clues
Males are finely patterned gray-brown with a conspicuous black rear end.
Females are mottled brown, with orange along the edges of a dark bill.
A white wing patch may show at rest and is useful in flight.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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