Gadwall

Anas strepera

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Brief #

Very grey-coloured dabbling duck with an obvious black rear end.

Synonyms #

  • Ánade friso (Spanish)
  • Pato frisado (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Gadwall is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Very grey-coloured dabbling duck, a little smaller than the mallard, and with an obvious black rear end. It shows a white wing patch in flight. When seen close up the grey colour is made up of exquisitely fine barring and speckling.

Measurements #

Length: 46 - 56 cm
Wingspan: 84 - 95 cm
Weight: 650 - 900 g

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