Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca carolinensis) Anatidae, male
Seattle, WA
January 13, 2013
Robert Niese
Teal are definitely some of the most attractive waterfowl we have in Western Washington. Which northwest ducks are your favorite?
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Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca carolinensis) Anatidae, males
Seattle, WA
January 13, 2013
Robert Niese
Teal are dabblers (as opposed to divers), meaning they float on the surface and reach down into the water to grab tasty bits of aquatic plant matter. This makes the ability to identify a duck butts surprisingly useful.
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