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Green Winged Teal

(Anas crecca)

Size:

  • 14-1/2 in. (37 cm).
  • Weighs about 1 lb. (1/2 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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green winged teal

Habitat:

  • Freshwater marshes, small ponds and lakes.
  • Eats aquatic plants, seeds and grain.

Notes:

  • Male’s voice is a short whistle; female’s voice is a high-pitched quack.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.

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