Birds Feeding on
Arrowhead (Sagittaria spp.)




Bird Names
(Scientific & Common)

Aix sponsa *
(Wood Duck)

Anas acuta *
(Northern Pintail)

Anas americana *
(American Wigeon)

Anas crecca carolinensis *
(Green-winged Teal)

Anas discors *
(Blue-winged Teal)

Anas platyrhynchos *
(Mallard)

Anas streperus *
(Gadwall)

Aythya affinis *
(Lesser Scaup)

Aythya americana *
(Redhead)

Aythya collaris *
(Ring-necked Duck)

Aythya valisneria *
(Canvasback)

Cygnus buccinator *
(Trumpeter Swan)

Oxyura jamaicensis *
(Ruddy Duck)

Rallus elegans **
(King Rail)

Tympanuchus cupido **
(Prairie Chicken)



* feeds on tubers and/or seeds, ** feeds on seeds only

Sources: Martin et al. (1951/1961), Havera (1999),
Bellrose (1942/1976), Schwartz (1945)

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