Green Winged Teal Couple Newport Beach California
by Ram Vasudev
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Green Winged Teal Couple Newport Beach California
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Ram Vasudev
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Green-winged Teal Couple, Newport Beach, California
The Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis or Anas crecca carolinensis) is a common and widespread duck that breeds in the northern areas of North America. This dabbling duck is migratory and winters far south of its breeding range. It is highly gregarious outside of the breeding season and will form large flocks. In flight, the fast, twisting flocks resemble waders. It is the smallest North American dabbling duck. The breeding male has grey flanks and back, with a yellow rear end and a white-edged green speculum, obvious in flight or at rest. It has a chestnut head with a green eye patch. The female is light brown, with plumage much like a female Mallard. They can be distinguished from most ducks based on size, shape, and the speculum.
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