Gadwall
Gadwall
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Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2003
Gadwall (Anas strepera) belongs to the Dabbling
Ducks of freshwater shallows and salt marshes. These ducks feed by tipping
tail-up to reach aquatic plants, seeds and snails. They will spring
directly into flight without requiring a running take-off. This is an
adult male Gadwall.