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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae |
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Gadwall (Anas strepera) is a common winter visitor in India. Gadwall generally prefers freshwater reedy marshes, jheels and water bodies. Gregarious, and keeps near emergent vegetation. Identification: Body generally dark brown and grey; tail velvety-black, chestnut patch with the black-and-white speculum. Size: 50 cm Local names: Myla, Bhuar, Beykhur Food: seeds, shoots, tubers, weeds, grain and less commonly insects, worms, molluscs
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