gadwall (Meaning)
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gadwall (n.)
A large duck (Anas strepera), valued as a game bird, found in the northern parts of Europe and America; -- called also gray duck.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gadwall
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gadwall Sentence Examples
- The gadwall is a medium-sized dabbling duck with a distinctive chestnut-colored breast.
- Gadwalls prefer to nest in wetlands with dense vegetation, such as marshes and swamps.
- Female gadwalls typically lay a clutch of 8-12 eggs, which they incubate for 26-28 days.
- Gadwalls feed primarily on seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates.
- The gadwall's scientific name is Anas strepera.
- Gadwalls are found throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
- The gadwall's population has declined in recent years due to habitat loss and degradation.
- Gadwalls are important members of the wetland ecosystem, providing food and habitat for other animals.
- Gadwalls are a popular target for waterfowl hunters, and their meat is considered to be very tasty.
- The gadwall is a beautiful and graceful bird that is a joy to watch in the wild.
FAQs About the word gadwall
A large duck (Anas strepera), valued as a game bird, found in the northern parts of Europe and America; -- called also gray duck.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The gadwall is a medium-sized dabbling duck with a distinctive chestnut-colored breast.
Gadwalls prefer to nest in wetlands with dense vegetation, such as marshes and swamps.
Female gadwalls typically lay a clutch of 8-12 eggs, which they incubate for 26-28 days.
Gadwalls feed primarily on seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates.
