- "Gadwall Ducks are versatile waterfowl, found in a wide range of wetland habitats. They are particularly fond of shallow, freshwater habitats with abundant emergent vegetation for feeding and cover.
Both male and female Gadwalls exhibit a muted yet distinctive color palette. Males feature a handsome pattern of intricate gray, brown and black markings on their bodies, with a striking black rear end and subtle iridescent sheen on their wings. Females, while less boldly patterned, display a warm mottled brown plumage, providing effective camouflage in their marshy habitats.
Gadwalls are known for their cautious nature and keen awareness of their surroundings, making them a challenging quarry for waterfowl hunters." - ― In-Game Description
The Gadwall is a small class 1 species of duck, that can be hunted on Salzwiesen Park.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Calm, shy |
| Habitat | Swamps, ponds, lakes, rivers |
| Senses | Keen eyesight, acute sense of hearing, poor sense of smell |
| Social | Small mixed groups, but can also be found alone or in mated pairs |
| Active | Early morning and late afternoon |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 1 Ammo, Gadwall Caller, Gadwall Decoys |
| Species | Mareca strepera |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Salzwiesen Park | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
No Color - Every hit will kill the animal |
Tips[]
Ducks will fly against the wind when making a landing, so be mindful of the wind direction. If you are going to use blinds and decoys, place your decoys approximately 50ms (54yds) away from your blind so the Gadwall won't fly on top of you and spook.
Plumage Variants[]
Male[]
Albino - Front
Albino - Back
Eclipse - Front
Eclipse - Back
Grey - Front
Grey - Back
Leucistic - Front
Leucistic - Back
Melanistic - Front
Melanistic - Back
Female[]
Albino - Front
Albino - Back
Brown - Front
Brown - Back
Leucistic - Front
Leucistic - Back
Melanistic - Front
Melanistic - Back
Plumage Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Grey (59.87%), Eclipse (39.97%) |
X | X | Albino (0.05%), Leucistic (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
| Female | Brown (99.85%) | X | X | Albino (0.05%), Leucistic (0.05%), Melanistic (0.05%) |
Trivia[]
- Its scientific name consists of the words Marreco which is Portugese for small duck and strepera which is latin for noisy.[1]
- Gadwalls are known to frequently steal food from other ducks.[2]
