Gadwall

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The Gadwall is about as large as the Mallard, but less colourful. It migrates through western Europe, heading for France and Spain, but many birds stay for the winter. After a period of decline, the Gadwall appears to grow in numbers.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anas_strepera

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/912807/maps

Scientific name:

Anas strepera

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Orange

Beak shape:

Duck

Eyestripe:

Black

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

White,

Light brown

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Orange

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Mallard

Read more about Mallard

The Gadwall has a white spot on the flank, the Mallard has a blue spot on the flank.