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Gadwall

North America·Bird

This northern duck species changes in color between sexes, gray for males and brown for females. Gadwall's are known to be quieter ducks and have a great distribution across the northern areas of North America and Europe.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span5-10 years
  • Body size19-23 in. long
  • Native habitat Open wetlands of Northern Europe and North America
  • DietPlants, seeds
American wigeon Thick-billed parrot

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