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gadwall [ˈgædˌwɔːl] n pl -walls, -wall
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a duck, Anas strepera, related to the mallard. The male has a grey body and black tail [of unknown origin] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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24 birds with the following breakdown: mallards, 106; gadwalls, 17; widgeon, 21; sprig, 133; greenwing teal, 809, and cinnamon teal, 454. At present, he reports strictly resident populations of birds - ``mostly mallards, a few gadwalls and ruddy ducks and a ton of coots'' - and no migratory movement at all. Of the 10 most predominant species of ducks, including mallards, green-winged teals, shovelers and gadwalls, seven are enjoying increased populations while three are ``just hanging around,'' according to DFG senior biologist and waterfowl specialist Dan Yparraguirre. |
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