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GADWALL (Anas strepera)

©Nigel Key Gadwall (Slimbridge March 2012)

The Gadwall is a dabbling Duck of the genus Anas, of which the closest relative is the Falcated Duck.

The female Gadwall ressembles the female Mallard but can be distinguished by the dark Orange-edged bill, smaller size and the White speculum and belly.

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Conservation Status


Size
460mm to 560mm (18" to 22")

Appearance - Male
The male has a Light Brown/Grey Head with a darker crown, a Black bill and Brown eyes and a scalloped Grey Black breast. The flanks are patterned grey, with a black rear end, light chestnut wings and a brilliant white speculum. The belly and vent are Whitish and the legs and feet are Orange Yellow.

Appearance - Female
The female has mostly Brown/Light Brown scalloped plumage, Whitish belly, throat and chin, White speculum and Dark Orange Legs and feet.

Habitat
Wetlands, Lakes, Wet Grassland, Marshes and Streams.

Diet
Aquatic Plants. Stems, Leaves, Grain, Molluscs and Aquatic Insects.

Breeding Time
May to June.

Nest
The Gadwalls nest is built on the ground and lined with feathers, usually some distance from water.

Eggs
Quantity: 8 to 12
Colour: Pale Buff.






















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PHOTOGRAPHS

Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge September 2015) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge September 2018) - pic by Nigel Key
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Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge November 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge November 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
26/05/12 23/11/13 23/11/13
Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
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Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
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Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge April 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge April 2011) - pic by Nigel Key
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Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Gadwall (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key
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Related Links:-


Falcated Duck - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Mallard - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Dabbling Ducks - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


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LOCATION

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Breeding Habitat
Iceland, British Isles, Southern Sweden and Denmark, Spain, Central Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Northern China. Also the Great Plains of North Western America.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Winter south to the Mediterranean, North Africa, India, Burma, China and Japan. Also winter south to central Mexico, Cuba and Jamaica.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Gadwall
Tundra Zone - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key Tundra Zone (WWT Slimbridge September 2012)

The Gadwall can be found in the Tundra Zone, along with the following wildfowl:-
Barnacle Goose
Bean Goose
Eider
Goldeneye
Greater Scaup
Merganser
Redhead
Shelduck
Smew
Tundra Zone (WWT Slimbridge)


WWT Slimbridge Wildfowl (Listed Alphabetically)
A-B  | C-F  | G-L  | M-R  | S-Z
Wildfowl G to L
Gadwall
Garganey
Goldeneye
Greater Flamingo
Greater Scaup
Grey-Crowned Crane
Greylag Goose
Hardhead
Hawaiian Goose
Hooded Merganser
James's Flamingo
Laysan Duck
Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Scaup
Lesser Whistling Duck
Lesser White-Fronted Goose