gadwall

Mareca strepera

Member of wigeons and gadwels (genus Mareca)
ducks, geese, and swans (family Anatidae)
waterfowl (order Anseriformes)
waterbirds
birds (class Aves)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

Chris’s observations: 3 (all are research grade)

Locations:

Coyote Creek Trail: 2
Foothills Nature Preserve, Palo Alto

Months:

Dec.: 1
Jan.: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – AllAboutBirds

Bay Area species: iNaturalist