Did you know that gadwalls steal food from other ducks?
Gadwalls
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Male gadwalls are gray-brown birds with white patches on their wings and a black patch on their tails. Females are brown and buff birds with white patches on their wings.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Lakes, marshes, ponds, and sloughs
nesting habits:
Gadwalls build nests in dense brush or grass out of leaves, twigs, and their own down.
seasons gadwalls are active in our area:
Winter
Diet:
Amphibians, aquatic insects, crustaceans, fish, leaves, seeds, and stems
hunting Behavior:
Gadwalls forage by dabbling in water.
Commonly Confused With:
American Wigeons, Blue-Winged Teal Ducks, Green-Winged Teal Ducks, and Mallards
Male gadwalls are often confused with male blue-winged teal ducks because both have gray heads and black tail feathers. Male blue-winged teal ducks have a white crescent mark on their faces.
Female gadwalls are often confused with female American wigeons because both are brown ducks. Gadwalls have smaller beaks and flatter heads.