wigeons and gadwels

genus Mareca

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

Caution: There are other wild species of this genus not yet included in this guide.

gadwall
Mareca strepera

american wigeon
Mareca americana

2 observed taxons

Chris’s observations: 4 (all are research grade)

Locations:

Coyote Creek Trail: 2
Coyote Hills RP
Foothills Nature Preserve, Palo Alto

Months:

Dec.: 1
Jan.: 2
Feb.: 0
Mar.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist