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gadwall

gadwall

1 9.4
A medium-sized duck with gray-brown feathers that lives in northern parts of the world
  • noun
  • /ˈɡædˌwɔl/
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  • During our birdwatching trip, we spotted several gadwall swimming gracefully in the pond.
  • gadwall and teal
  • gadwall and pintail
  • gadwall and wigeon

Examples

  • The lake was full of ducks, including Bufflehead, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall.

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  • The gadwall is known for its subtle gray-brown plumage, making it blend well with its surroundings.

  • Many bird enthusiasts enjoy observing the gadwall because of its elegant appearance and behavior.

Synonyms

duck
vsgadwall
290 1.0

A water bird with webbed feet, a wide beak, and short neck

is a specific medium sized species with gray brown coloring and northern range
wild duck
vsgadwall
1 2.0

A water bird like a mallard that lives in lakes and rivers and is not kept by people

is a specific species, medium sized and gray brown in Northern Hemisphere

Surface Forms

gadwall singular
gadwalls plural

Etymology

Gadwall may come from an old part gad, seen in words like 'gadfly' and meaning 'to wander'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a duck that moves about a lot, and that's why gadwall is the name for this medium-sized gray-brown duck.