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043 Gadwall
(Anas strepera)

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Description
50cm. The Gadwall has exquisite pattern on its body which can be seen at close range only. From distance its body is grey. It has pale brown head, a bit square head, steep forehead, and narrow, straight black bill. The gadwall has black stern, pale wing and yellow-orange legs. In Hungary the Gadwall is scattered breeder on lakes covered with aquatic vegetation. Large numbers occur only at Kis-Balaton and Lake Fertő.

Habitat

Lakes, rivers, reservoirs, flooded pits

Can be found in the following IBAs
03 Lake Fertő


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