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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