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Gadwall Duck (male)

Anas strepera

Description:

The male Gadwall has a fine pattern of gray, black and brown. They have a large black patch on their rear. Their heads are large and squarish with a steep forehead. They are similar in size to a Mallard.

Habitat:

Preening in a pond with several Mallards at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.

Notes:

Several different duck species in this one unfrozen pond.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jan 29, 2014
Submitted on Feb 11, 2014

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