Bird of the month 09/2004 Gadwall (Anas strepera) 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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