Sackville Waterfowl Park

New Brunswick, Canada

Blue Wing Teal

Teal are our smallest ducks. The Blue Wing teal drake is most easily identified by the white crescent between his eye and bill. Only when the bird flies or stretches his wing, as shown here, does it become apparent why they are called "blue wing."

This close-up shows the subtle colour variation in the drake's head. The side is a slate blue hue and there is a dark chestnut cap.


Green Wing Teal

Our very smallest duck.

You have to see them beside a "normal" size duck like a mallard to appreciate just how much smaller they are.


 

Cinnamon Teal - Utah, 2004

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