Eurasian x Green-winged Teal Hybrid
Eurasian x Green-winged Teal Hybrid
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This hybrid represents an interbreeding between the Eurasian Teal and the Green-winged Teal, which are considered subspecies of the same species by some authorities. Individuals often show intermediate features, blurring the lines between these two closely related forms.
Where to spot
Primarily found in areas where the ranges of Eurasian Teal (Old World) and Green-winged Teal (New World) overlap, such as parts of Alaska, the Aleutian Islands, or during vagrancy events of one species into the other's typical range.
How to spot
Look for a teal that exhibits a mix of characteristics from both subspecies. Specifically, males might show an ambiguous horizontal white stripe above the flank, or head markings that are neither definitively green-winged nor Eurasian. Observe closely for subtle plumage cues.
When to spot
Most likely encountered during migration or in wintering grounds where mixed flocks of teals congregate, particularly where vagrant individuals of one subspecies might join groups of the other.
Where to spot
Primarily found in areas where the ranges of Eurasian Teal (Old World) and Green-winged Teal (New World) overlap, such as parts of Alaska, the Aleutian Islands, or during vagrancy events of one species into the other's typical range.
How to spot
Look for a teal that exhibits a mix of characteristics from both subspecies. Specifically, males might show an ambiguous horizontal white stripe above the flank, or head markings that are neither definitively green-winged nor Eurasian. Observe closely for subtle plumage cues.
When to spot
Most likely encountered during migration or in wintering grounds where mixed flocks of teals congregate, particularly where vagrant individuals of one subspecies might join groups of the other.
Though often treated as distinct species, the Eurasian and Green-winged Teals occasionally interbreed where their ranges overlap, especially in regions like the Aleutian Islands or during vagrancy events, showcasing their close genetic relationship.
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