Wetland Birds Eating
the Seedheads of
Spikerushes (Eleocharis spp.)

Bird Names (Scientific & Common)

Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)*

Anas acuta (Northern Pintail)

Anas clypeata (Northern Shoveler)

Anas crecca (Green-winged Teal)

Anas discors (Blue-winged Teal)

Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)

Anas strepera (Gadwall)

Aythya americana (Redhead)

Aythya collaris (Ring-necked Duck)

Fulica americana (American Coot)

Coturnicops noveboracensis (Yellow Rail)

Porzana carolina (Sora)

Rallus limicola (Virginia Rail)

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*also eats culms & roots

Sources: Martin et al. (1951/1961),
Havera (1999), Bellrose (1942/1976)

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