Garganey x Eurasian Teal Hybrid
Garganey x Eurasian Teal Hybrid
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This rare hybrid occurs when a Garganey interbreeds with a Eurasian Teal. Individuals present a unique blend of features from both parent species, making them a distinctive and often challenging bird to identify in the field.
Where to spot
Potentially found in areas of Eurasia where the breeding or migratory ranges of Garganey and Eurasian Teal overlap, particularly in wetlands and marshes.
How to spot
Look for a small dabbling duck with an ambiguous head pattern—perhaps a hint of the Garganey's pale supercilium combined with a more subdued version of the Eurasian Teal's head markings. The body plumage and speculum might also show intermediate characteristics.
When to spot
Most likely seen during spring and autumn migration when both species are present in the same areas.
Where to spot
Potentially found in areas of Eurasia where the breeding or migratory ranges of Garganey and Eurasian Teal overlap, particularly in wetlands and marshes.
How to spot
Look for a small dabbling duck with an ambiguous head pattern—perhaps a hint of the Garganey's pale supercilium combined with a more subdued version of the Eurasian Teal's head markings. The body plumage and speculum might also show intermediate characteristics.
When to spot
Most likely seen during spring and autumn migration when both species are present in the same areas.
The Garganey is unique among northern dabbling ducks for being a purely migratory species, spending its non-breeding season entirely in the tropics and subtropics, which limits its overlap with Eurasian Teals outside of migration.
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