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American Green-winged Teal   (Anas crecca carolinensis)

  • Smallest of American dabblers, females weigh as little as 6.6 ounces
  • Well known for their swift dashing flight, with dense flocks twisting and turning in perfect unison

 

                                          American Green-wing Teal

 

                                            Anas crecca carolinensis

 

 

Habitat: The American Green-wing Teal has a range throughout most of North America including Alaska. 

 

 

Miscellaneous: Unlike their Eurasian counterpart, the green facial bands of the American Green-winged Teal are neither totally nor distinclty bordered by narrow, creamy lines.