Waterfowl ID · Dabbler
Gadwall
Gray-brown drake with black rump; white speculum.
In flight
White square on trailing wing
Color palette
Color palette
Gray vermiculation
Black rump
Chestnut wing
Gray-brown head
Wing feather pattern
Wing pattern (upper wing)
Only dabbler with a WHITE speculum (square patch).
Peak months in California
J
F
M
A
M
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O
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D
Fish & Game regulations
Federal duck stamp, CA validation and HIP required. Species bag limits apply. Steel shot only.
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