The little Green-winged Teal is the smallest dabbling duck in North America. The natty male has a cinnamon-colored head with a gleaming green crescent that extends from the eye to the back …

The male Cinnamon Teal shimmers with a rich ruddy plumage, made all the more incandescent by the summer sun slanting across reedy wetlands in interior western North America. Males …

The green-winged teal (Anas carolinensis) or American teal is a common and widespread duck that breeds in the northern areas of North America except on the Aleutian Islands. It was …

Mar 26, 2011 · The Green-winged Teal (known as Common Teal in English-speaking parts of Eurasia) is currently considered a single species by the AOU, but two subspecies are …

In one courtship display, male rears up out of water, arching head forward and downward to shake bill very rapidly in water while giving a sharp whistle. Nest site is usually among grasses …

Nov 19, 2024 · Green-Winged Teal Male and Female: A Comparison Distinguishing Characteristics. Understanding the differences between green-winged teal male and female is …

The male teals change from a dull non-breeding plumage to a bright and colourful plumage with many distinct markings while the females remain in plain-coloured plumage year-round. The …

Mar 7, 2023 · What are the characteristics of a Green-winged Teal? Male Green-winged Teals have a gray body, a pale underside with dark spots, a chestnut head and neck, green patches …

Green-winged teal are the smallest of our North American dabbling ducks with a short neck and small bill. Male green-winged teal have a chestnut head with an iridescent green to purple …

At this time the male Teal is at his most resplendent, with a gilt-edged, chestnut and green head and a butter-yellow triangle beneath the tail. The scalloped, brown female shares the bright …