Gadwall x Mallard Hybrid
Gadwall x Mallard Hybrid
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This hybrid combines the subtle elegance of the Gadwall with the more familiar Mallard. Its appearance can range from strongly resembling one parent to displaying a complex blend of mixed features.
Where to spot
Freshwater wetlands, marshes, and ponds across North America, Europe, and Asia, often found alongside both parent species.
How to spot
Look for a body shape and size similar to a Mallard but with more muted grey or brown tones like a Gadwall. Carefully check the speculum, which might be a mix of the Gadwall's white and black, and the Mallard's iridescent blue-purple.
When to spot
Year-round in resident populations, or during migration periods in migratory zones.
Where to spot
Freshwater wetlands, marshes, and ponds across North America, Europe, and Asia, often found alongside both parent species.
How to spot
Look for a body shape and size similar to a Mallard but with more muted grey or brown tones like a Gadwall. Carefully check the speculum, which might be a mix of the Gadwall's white and black, and the Mallard's iridescent blue-purple.
When to spot
Year-round in resident populations, or during migration periods in migratory zones.
Gadwall-Mallard hybrids sometimes exhibit a more pronounced and colorful speculum (wing patch) than a pure Gadwall, inheriting some iridescence from the Mallard.
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