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Birds of Britain and the Western Palearctic - Lodmoor RSPB.
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Teal - Anas crecca (F)
Common and pretty dabbling ducks, teal gather in large numbers in winter on flooded gravel pits, reservoirs and floodplain meadows. Many of these birds are migrants from the cold climes of the Baltic and Siberia. In summer, teal breed in small numbers in the UK, mostly in the north.
The teal is our smallest duck. Males are grey, with a speckled breast, a yellow-and-black tail, a chestnut-coloured head and a bright green eye patch. Females are mainly mottled brown, but both sexes show a bright green wing patch in flight.
Nests in small numbers around the country, particularly in the uplands, but much more common in winter when it can be found on most wetlands.
Did you know?
Collectively, a group of teal is known as a 'spring' because of the way they can take-off suddenly and vertically, as if they have jumped straight off the ground!
When the Cinnamon Teal joined a flock of Blue-winged Teals, he must have thought he was among friends, but the other teals had different ideas. They avoided him, and in some instances, he was attacked by the male Blue-winged Teals.
Why the mobbing of the Cinnamon Teal? He "doesn't belong" at Florida's Merritt Island NWR. In fact, he is out of his element in Florida. Cinnamon Teals are found in the western half of the United States, rarely seen in Florida (if at all).
Paul (D-200 Paul) and I watched for quite awhile with the ducks in open view, but we could not get a closer look. (for a closer look, please see the first comment below for a pair of Cinnamon Teals at home in Colorado).
Teal - Anas crecca
Common and pretty dabbling ducks, teal gather in large numbers in winter on flooded gravel pits, reservoirs and floodplain meadows. Many of these birds are migrants from the cold climes of the Baltic and Siberia. In summer, teal breed in small numbers in the UK, mostly in the north.
The teal is our smallest duck. Males are grey, with a speckled breast, a yellow-and-black tail, a chestnut-coloured head and a bright green eye patch. Females are mainly mottled brown, but both sexes show a bright green wing patch in flight.
Nests in small numbers around the country, particularly in the uplands, but much more common in winter when it can be found on most wetlands.
Did you know?
Collectively, a group of teal is known as a 'spring' because of the way they can take-off suddenly and vertically, as if they have jumped straight off the ground!
I believe this is possibly a mix of Teals! Baikal and Eurasian. I’m sure someone will know. Abberton reservoir.
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The Brazilian teal or Brazilian duck (Amazonetta brasiliensis) is the only duck in the genus Amazonetta. It is widely distributed in eastern South America.
Blue-winged Teal - Female
From Cornell:
Pairs and small groups dabble and up-end to reach submerged vegetation. You'll often find Blue-winged Teal with other species of dabbling ducks. They are often around the edges of ponds under vegetation, choosing a concealed spot to forage or rest.
Photographed at Lake Hillmoor.
Other photos of this teal below.