Gadwall
Mareca strepera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mareca-strepera"></birdfyi-bird>The Gadwall (Mareca strepera) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.3 cm and a weight of 857.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized dabbling duck. Males appear grey-brown but are intricately patterned with fine grey vermiculations, black rump, and white speculum. Females resemble Mallard but with orange-sided bill. Widespread across Eurasia and North America. Feeds by dabbling and grazing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,3 cm | 19.8 in |
| Poids | 857,5 g | 30.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males have finely vermiculated gray-brown plumage with black rump and undertail. White speculum patch diagnostic in flight. Females mottled brown like Mallard but smaller and with orange-sided bill. Subtle but elegant.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, marshes, and rivers with emergent vegetation across Eurasia and North America. Winters on large open wetlands and coastal estuaries. Range and population increasing in Europe.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-27 days. Fledging: 48-63 days.
Taille de la couvée
5-15
Son
Chant
Male utters a soft, nasal nheck note; female produces a series of descending, quacking notes. Both sexes are relatively quiet; female's quacking is softer and less strident than a Mallard.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Mareca |
| Espèces | Mareca strepera |
Distribution
Gadwall has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family