Bufflehead vs Gadwall
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Bufflehead
0.39 m
Human
1.75 m
Gadwall
0.56 m
| Bufflehead | Gadwall | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.27–0.55 kg | 0.65–1.1 kg |
| Length | 32–39 cm | 46–56 cm |
| Wingspan | 53–61 cm | 78–90 cm |
| Top Speed | 72 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–15 yrs | 3–19 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 26 days |
| Offspring | 6–11 | 7–12 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Lake, River, Wetland, Coast, Forest | Wetland, Lake, River, Grassland, Farmland |
| Regions | North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |