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.
- 🇫🇷 Canard chipeau
- 🇩🇪 Schnatterente
- 🇲🇽 Ánade friso
Characteristics
- Length: 51-66cm
- Weight: 280-450g
- Wingspan: 66-74cm
How to Identify
Female looks very similar to Mallard. A distinguishable characteristic is the white belly and the dark orange-edged bill.
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Where and When to Spot
Supposed to be a widespread species, I only saw a single individual once in Rapids Park Lachine.
Observations by Park and Season
| Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | x | - | - | - |
"-" indicates no observation. It may not necessarily mean though that the species is absent from the park during that season.