Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Pronounced (approx.): AY-nas KREK-uh
A tiny dabbling duck that feeds along shallow wetland margins and in flooded fields.
Three Identification Clues
Very small and compact, with a short neck and relatively small bill.
Breeding males have a chestnut head with a green eye stripe; American males show a vertical white shoulder stripe.
Both sexes have a green wing patch, most easily seen in flight.
Field Photographs
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Range & Sightings
Seasonal Range
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