Common Names
- Gadwall (en)
- Ánade friso (es)
- Canard chipeau (fr)
- Schnatterente (de)
Taxonomy
- Anseriformes
- Anatidae
- Anas strepera
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.
Videos Behavioral Traits
- Gadwall Ducklings Foraging - Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Published Jun 30, 2020 - Duration [01:48] - Views 284 - Likes 7
Where & When to Spot
Supposed to be a widespread species, I only saw a single individual once in Rapids Park Lachine.
How to Identify
Female looks very similar to Mallard. A distinguishable characteristic is the white belly and the dark orange-edged bill.
Photos
Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Rapids Park Lachine - 2017-04-29
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 720;
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