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  1. Missouri Department of Conservation
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    Waterfowl: Bird Identification - Missouri Department of Conservation

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  3. Missouri Department of Conservation
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    Gadwall - Missouri Department of Conservation

    The male gadwall is a rather drab-looking duck with a black rear end and a white speculum (wing patch). This dabbling duck is a common migrant in Missouri.

  4. birdful.org
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    What is a Gadwall Drake? - Birdful

    Nov 27, 2023 · The gadwall drake is an important game duck for hunters and a favorite among birdwatchers. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about the gadwall drake including its appearance, habitat, diet, …

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  5. Missouri Birding Society
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    Species Spotlight for - mobirds.org

    Distribution in Missouri: Letters in parentheses (n, sw, e, etc.) indicate general sections of Missouri without specific boundaries. No letters in parentheses indicate that a species is widespread throughout the state.

  6. All About Birds
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    Gadwall Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of …

    Gadwall breed mainly in the Great Plains and prairies. On migration and in winter, look for Gadwall in reservoirs, ponds, fresh and salt water marshes, city parks, sewage ponds, or muddy edges of estuaries.

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  7. GetDucks.com
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    Gadwall Species Info & Hunting - Ramsey Russell's …

    Breeding gadwall drakes with beautiful copper-toned scapulars. This medium-sized dabbler has black rear end accompanied by conspicuous white speculums which are easily be seen in flight or while swimming. The upper secondary …

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    Where do gadwall ducks live?
    On migration and in winter, look for Gadwall in reservoirs, ponds, fresh and salt water marshes, city parks, sewage ponds, or muddy edges of estuaries. In a world where male ducks sport gleaming patches of green, red, or blue, the Gadwall’s understated elegance can make this common duck easy to overlook.

    Gadwall Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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    What is a Drake wood duck?
    The drake wood duck is Missouri's most colorful duck. While flying, their wings make a rustling, swishing sound. Drakes call hoo-w-ett, often in flight; hens give a wailing cr-r-ekk when frightened. The large spoon-shaped bill helps identify this duck. Shovelers often form mixed flocks with blue-winged teal.

    Waterfowl: Bird Identification - Missouri Department of Conservation

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    What does a male gadwall look like?
    The adult male gadwall has a grayish body plumage with fine bars, a grayish-brown head, a black rump, and a prominent white speculum (wing patch).

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    What is the difference between a mallard and a gadwall?
    Gadwall have a fairly large, square head with a steep forehead. The bill is noticeably thinner than a Mallard's. In flight, the neck is slightly thinner and the wings slightly more slender than a Mallard’s. Slightly smaller than a Mallard; larger than a Green-winged Teal. Male Gadwall are gray-brown with a black patch at the tail.

    Gadwall Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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    What does a wigeon Drake look like?
    Drakes whistle; hens give a coarse quack. These early migrants fly in small, compact flocks. They are the only dabbling duck with a white speculum. Note, however, that wigeon drakes have white shoulder patches. The green eyestripe and white belly and shoulder patch helps identify wigeon drakes. Hens are generally brown.

    Waterfowl: Bird Identification - Missouri Department of Conservation

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    What is the difference between a gadwall and a green winged teal?
    Slightly smaller than a Mallard; larger than a Green-winged Teal. Male Gadwall are gray-brown with a black patch at the tail. Females are patterned with brown and buff. Females have a thin orange edge to their dark bills. In flight, both sexes have a white wing patch that is sometimes visible while swimming or resting.

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  9. Wild Bird Scoop
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    20 Beautiful Ducks in Missouri to Spot Out in the Wild

    May 11, 2023 · Gadwall. Mareca strepera; Length: 18.1-22.4 inches; Weight: 17.6-44.1 ounces; Wingspan: 33.1 inches; Gadwall are most likely to be seen in Missouri during spring and fall migration periods in places like marshes, …

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  10. Ducks Unlimited
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    Gadwall - Ducks Unlimited

    Gadwall are distributed throughout the southern two-thirds of the United States in winter, with the greatest concentrations found in the Central and Mississippi flyways. They are found throughout much of the intermountain west of North …

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  11. iNaturalist
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    Gadwall (Birds of Missouri (Any Time of Year) (Unfinished

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  12. Travis Audubon
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    Bird of the Week: Gadwall – Travis Audubon

    Come spring, Gadwalls travel north to breed in the Central Plains of the United States and Canada. These birds may appear bland from far away, but beautiful and intricate patterns are viewed up close. Either binoculars or a scope will …

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