Showing posts with label GREEN WINGED TEAL (FEMALE) (Anas crecca). Show all posts
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5-12-2018 PUCOL, VALENCIA - EURASIAN GREEN WINGED TEAL (FEMALE) (Anas crecca)
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The American Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis), a diminutive and sprightly member of the dabbling duck family, graces the northern reaches of North America with its presence. This species, once thought to be the same as its Eurasian counterpart, has been recognized as distinct, a testament to its unique characteristics. The male, resplendent in breeding plumage, sports a chestnut head adorned with a striking green eye patch, while the female's mottled brown feathers provide excellent camouflage.
To identify the male Green-winged Teal, look for the combination of grey flanks and back, a yellow rump, and a green speculum edged in white. The vertical white stripe on the side of the breast sets it apart from its Eurasian relative. Females, though more subdued in color, can be recognized by their size, shape, and the speculum. In eclipse plumage, the drake resembles the female, making identification more challenging.
The Green-winged Teal thrives in sheltered wetlands, including taiga bogs and marshes with abundant emergent vegetation. They show a preference for shallow waters and small ponds during the breeding season.
Breeding from the Aleutian Islands to Labrador, this teal's range extends south to central California and the Maritime Provinces. In winter, it migrates as far south as Central America and even to Hawaii, with a rare sighting in South America.
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