Grey Teal or Chestnut Teal
Grey Teal or Chestnut Teal
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This entry refers to two common and sometimes confused Australian dabbling ducks: the Grey Teal and the Chestnut Teal. While males are easily distinguished, females and juveniles require careful observation for accurate identification.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across freshwater and brackish wetlands throughout Australia, New Zealand (Grey Teal), and Tasmania (Chestnut Teal).
How to spot
For males, Chestnut Teals are distinctly richer brown with a dark, often iridescent green head; Grey Teals are plain grey-brown with a pale throat and red eye. Females of both species are mottled brown; look for bill coloration, facial markings, and flight speculum to differentiate.
When to spot
Observable year-round. They are often active during early morning and late afternoon, feeding in shallow waters.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across freshwater and brackish wetlands throughout Australia, New Zealand (Grey Teal), and Tasmania (Chestnut Teal).
How to spot
For males, Chestnut Teals are distinctly richer brown with a dark, often iridescent green head; Grey Teals are plain grey-brown with a pale throat and red eye. Females of both species are mottled brown; look for bill coloration, facial markings, and flight speculum to differentiate.
When to spot
Observable year-round. They are often active during early morning and late afternoon, feeding in shallow waters.
Both species are known for their rapid flight and ability to quickly take off vertically from water, a common trait among many Anas ducks.
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