Common Teal
A week later and another trip to Slimbridge on the 1st of April.
A male Eurasian Teal on the Tack Piece Lagoon.
The Eurasian Teal, also known as the Teal or Common Teal, is the smallest dabbling duck in Europe.
The male has a bright Chestnut head and neck with a wide metallic Dark Green stripe running from the front of the eye to the neck which is bordered with White which extends to the base of the Dark Grey bill. The flanks and mantle are vermiculated with Pale Grey and Black, the speculum is Metallic Green bordered by White. The upper breast is Pale Cream with dark spots, the underparts are White with slight barring on the abdomen and vent. The legs and feet are grey.
Common Teal
A week later and another trip to Slimbridge on the 1st of April.
A male Eurasian Teal on the Tack Piece Lagoon.
The Eurasian Teal, also known as the Teal or Common Teal, is the smallest dabbling duck in Europe.
The male has a bright Chestnut head and neck with a wide metallic Dark Green stripe running from the front of the eye to the neck which is bordered with White which extends to the base of the Dark Grey bill. The flanks and mantle are vermiculated with Pale Grey and Black, the speculum is Metallic Green bordered by White. The upper breast is Pale Cream with dark spots, the underparts are White with slight barring on the abdomen and vent. The legs and feet are grey.