Gadwall

Gadwall (Male and female)
Gadwall (Female, ITALY)
Gadwall (Male, ITALY)
Recordings 
Scientific Name 
Anas strepera
Arabic Name 
البط السماري
Kuwaiti name 
بط
Family 
Ducks - Geese - Swans
Width 
90.0 cm
Length 
56.0 cm
Least Concern
Similar species 
Mallard

In Kuwait

Winter
Migrant
Frequent
Non-breeder

Information

Uncommon passage migrant and scarce winter visitor. This duck usually prefers inland ponds and pools but it is also often seen in Jahra Bay, where a maximum count of 450 was recorded in mid January 1997.
Where in Kuwait 
Generally found in mixed flocks of ducks during winter in the Jahra area.
In the world 
Medium-sized dabbling duck and easily overlooked if among Mallards; said to be expanding it's range in Europe.
Local threats 
Shooting is a threat for Geese and Ducks during passage migration.