Gadwall x Eurasian Teal Hybrid
Gadwall x Eurasian Teal Hybrid
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This rare hybrid is formed by the interbreeding of the Gadwall and the Eurasian Teal. Individuals typically display an intriguing combination of the Gadwall's greyish body and the smaller size and agile flight of the Eurasian Teal, making them a unique sighting.
Where to spot
Likely found in temperate regions of Eurasia and North America where both Gadwall and Eurasian Teal breed or winter. Look in diverse wetland habitats, including larger lakes, marshes, and slow-moving rivers.
How to spot
Look for a duck that is larger than a pure Eurasian Teal but smaller than a pure Gadwall. It might have a greyish body with hints of the Gadwall's white speculum, combined with elements of the Eurasian Teal's head pattern. Its flight could be faster than a Gadwall's but less erratic than a Teal's.
When to spot
Most commonly observed during migration periods (spring and autumn) or in wintering grounds when both parent species are present.
Where to spot
Likely found in temperate regions of Eurasia and North America where both Gadwall and Eurasian Teal breed or winter. Look in diverse wetland habitats, including larger lakes, marshes, and slow-moving rivers.
How to spot
Look for a duck that is larger than a pure Eurasian Teal but smaller than a pure Gadwall. It might have a greyish body with hints of the Gadwall's white speculum, combined with elements of the Eurasian Teal's head pattern. Its flight could be faster than a Gadwall's but less erratic than a Teal's.
When to spot
Most commonly observed during migration periods (spring and autumn) or in wintering grounds when both parent species are present.
Gadwalls are somewhat unique among dabbling ducks for their primarily herbivorous diet, focusing on aquatic vegetation. A hybrid might exhibit a broader range of feeding behaviors inherited from its more insectivorous Eurasian Teal parent.
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