Gadwall (Mareca strepera) — Least Concern Aves

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae

About

The gadwall is a common and widespread dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.

Fun Fact

DNA studies have shown that it is a sister species with the falcated duck; the two are closely related to the three species of wigeons, and all of them have been assigned to the genus Mareca.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range lies along the Saint Lawrence River, through the Great Lakes, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Dakotas, south to Kansas, west to California, and along coastal Pacific Canada and southern coastal Alaska.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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