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| female (on left) / male (on right) |
Medium-sized dabbling duck
White speculum (wing patch)
White belly
Dark bill
Male:
Finely barred grey plumage
Black rear end
Female:
Light brown and buff plumage
Orange-edge to bill
Listen to its call.
This pair were enjoying a sunny April afternoon at the London Wetlands when I snapped this picture. Again, if you haven't been there yet, I would highly recommend it. It's a treat to find a nature reserve in the middle of the city.
Learn more about the Gadwall.
