Gadwall
Scientific name: Anas strepera
The gadwall is a dabbling duck, feeding at the surface of shallow water by 'upending' - putting its head down and its bottom up! Only a small number of gadwall nest in the UK, but large numbers winter here.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 48-54cmWingspan: 90cm
Weight: 700-830g
Average lifespan: 4 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.