Blue-winged Teal
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About the Blue-winged Teal
Also known as: Bluewing
The Blue-winged Teal is a small duck that breeds across much of North America. Some of these migratory waterfowl head as far south as South America to spend the winter.
Blue-winged Teal are dabbling ducks, which means that they feed in shallow water by dunking their heads under to search for food, or eating food on the surface of the water, like duckweed. They feed mostly on vegetation but will also take insects or mollusks for a snack.
Blue-winged Teal are named for their lovely blue wing coverts, which are light or sky blue in color. Swimming males can be recongnized by the white facial crescent present between the bill and eyes.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched May 22, 2012
Scientific Name
Anas discors
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
14.2 to 16.1 inches
(36.1 to 40.9 cm)
Wingspan:
1.8 to 2 feet
(55.9 to 62 cm)
Weight:
8.1 to 19.2 ounces
(229.6 to 544.3 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Marreca-de-asa-azul
Chinese
蓝翅鸭
Czech
čírka modrokřídlá
Danish
Blåvinget And
Dutch
Blauwvleugeltaling
Finnish
sinisiipitavi
French
Sarcelle à ailes bleues
German
Blauflügelente
Italian
Anatra aliazzurre americana
Japanese
ミカヅキシマアジ [mikadukishimaaji]
Norwegian
Blåvingeand
Polish
cyranka modroskrzydła
Russian
Голубокрылый чирок
Spanish
Cerceta Aliazul
Swedish
Blåvingad årta
