Duck Species ID

**Kuiper** · 11-10-2022, 08:06 PM

Does anyone know what species of duck this is I can’t seem to find a good online resource.

Thanks!

**Imdone** · 11-10-2022, 08:12 PM

A Malwidge

That's a little different.....

**Modeltwelve** · 11-10-2022, 08:14 PM

Drake Gadwall

**180grainer** · 11-10-2022, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Modeltwelve

Drake Gadwall

I'd second that.

**XPEIer** · 11-11-2022, 08:02 AM

hmm, hopefully it was legal to harvest. It is a Gadwal

**Kuiper** · 11-11-2022, 09:31 AM

It sure was! Thanks everyone!

**mike31154** · 11-11-2022, 02:29 PM

I bagged 3 Gadwalls last fall.

**VLD43** · 11-11-2022, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by mike31154

I bagged 3 Gadwalls last fall.

Those ain't gadwalls in that picture. They are either greater or lesser scaup.

**ACB** · 11-12-2022, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Kuiper

Does anyone know what species of duck this is I can’t seem to find a good online resource.

Thanks!

3X drake Gadwall, or grey Mallard as some used to call them.

**Modeltwelve** · 11-12-2022, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by ACB

3X drake Gadwall, or grey Mallard as some used to call them.

Interesting, never heard that before. I have heard hunters say their not very good eating but I find them quit tasty.

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