Blue-winged Teal
Blue-winged Teal
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The Blue-winged Teal is a small, swift-flying dabbling duck known for the male's grey-blue head with a prominent white crescent in front of the eye. Both sexes display a distinctive blue patch on the forewing, which is visible in flight and sometimes when resting. This species undertakes long migrations.
Where to spot
Breeds widely across North America, from Alaska and Canada south to the central US. Winters from the southern United States through Central America, the Caribbean, and down to northern South America. Favors shallow wetlands, marshes, and flooded fields.
How to spot
Look for the characteristic sky-blue patch on the forewing, which is a key identification feature for both sexes, particularly in flight. Males have a striking white crescent on the face. They are dabbling ducks, often seen feeding in shallow water by tipping up.
When to spot
Most commonly observed during spring and autumn migration periods (March-May and August-October) as they pass through various regions. They are present on breeding grounds in summer and wintering grounds in winter.
Where to spot
Breeds widely across North America, from Alaska and Canada south to the central US. Winters from the southern United States through Central America, the Caribbean, and down to northern South America. Favors shallow wetlands, marshes, and flooded fields.
How to spot
Look for the characteristic sky-blue patch on the forewing, which is a key identification feature for both sexes, particularly in flight. Males have a striking white crescent on the face. They are dabbling ducks, often seen feeding in shallow water by tipping up.
When to spot
Most commonly observed during spring and autumn migration periods (March-May and August-October) as they pass through various regions. They are present on breeding grounds in summer and wintering grounds in winter.
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Wikimedia Commons
Blue-winged Teals have one of the longest migratory routes among North American waterfowl, with some individuals traveling from Canada down to South America for winter.
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