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Gadwall

(Anas strepera)

Size:

  • 20 in. (51 cm).
  • Weighs about 2 lb. (1 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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gadwall - Southeastern US photo

Habitat:

  • Shallow freshwater and brackish ponds, swamps and marshes, as well as flooded areas, but generally avoids wetlands that are surrounded by forests or thick brush.
  • Eats leaves, insects, mollusks, crustaceans, small amphibians and fish.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.

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