green-winged teal
bird
Also known as: Anas crecca
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Holarctic American green-winged teal drake (Anas crecca carolinensis).
The species is found throughout North America and Eurasia.
The green-winged teal is a small dabbling duck, approximately 13–15 inches long, found across the Holarctic region. Males are distinguished by a chestnut head with a green patch around the eye and a metallic green speculum on the wing. Teal are typically found in dense flocks and are known for their synchronized flight patterns. They are primarily herbivorous, though some species may consume up to 25 percent animal matter. The green-winged teal is also known simply as a "greenwing".123
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