gadwall

[ gad-wawl ]

/ ˈgædˌwɔl /

a grayish-brown wild duck, Anas strepera, found in temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Origin of gadwall

First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain

A month later, however (in May), we obtained nests both of this Pochard and of the Gadwall, both built among rushes on dry ground.

Wild Spain (Espaa agreste) |Abel Chapman
I saw only one Gadwall Duck; these birds are found in abundance on the plains where water and rushes are to be found.

Audubon and his Journals, Vol. 2 |Maria R. Audubon
Gadwall, preferring deep waters, are not numerous in the shallow marisma.

Unexplored Spain |Abel Chapman
The gadwall is really a southern duck, coming into the United States to breed.

Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast |Harry Thom Payne

We have seen young Gadwall Ducks, and a pair of Geese that had young ones swimming out of our sight.

Audubon and his Journals, Volume I (of 2) |Maria R. Audubon

gadwall

/ (ˈɡædˌwɔːl) /

a duck, Anas strepera, related to the mallard. The male has a grey body and black tail

C17: of unknown origin