Bird
Gadwall Facts
Mareca strepera
The gadwall (Mareca strepera) is a common and widespread dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.
Gadwall Facts at a Glance
The gadwall (Mareca strepera) is a common and widespread dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.
It belongs to the family Anatidae in the order Anseriformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Gadwall Conservation Status
Gadwall is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
Fun facts
- Gadwalls are generally quiet, except during courtship.
- It nests on the ground, often some distance from water.
- Pair formation begins during fall migration or on breeding grounds, but has also been reported to occur in August when males are still in eclipse plumage.
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