blue-winged teal
bird
Also known as: Anas discors
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The blue-winged teal (Anas discors) is a small dabbling duck found in North America. Males are distinguished by a blue patch on their wings and a white crescent on their cheeks. This species breeds in Canada and the northern United States and migrates south for the winter. While primarily herbivorous, some species, including the blue-winged teal, consume up to 25 percent animal matter. Teal are known for their habit of flying and maneuvering in large, cohesive flocks.12
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