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Blue-Winged Teal

(Anas discors)

Size:

  • 15-1/2 in. (39 cm).
  • Weighs about 1 lb. (1/2 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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blue winged teal

Habitat:

  • Marshes, lakes and shallow ponds.

Notes:

  • Male’s voice is a series of chirps, peeps and short whistles; female’s voice is a soft high-pitched quack.

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

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