Teal

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The Teal is a small duck that occasionally breeds in western Europe. It is however mostly seen in winter. The Teal is not doing very well; its numbers are diminishing in western Europe.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anas_crecca

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048951/maps

Scientific name:

Anas crecca

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Pigeon

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Duck

Eyestripe:

Black

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

Light brown

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

Green

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

The head of the female Teal is plain brown, the Garganey has a brown head with a white eyestripe.

Garganey

Read more about Garganey