green-winged teal

[ green-wingd ]

noun

1. a small freshwater duck, Anas crecca, of Eurasia and North America, having an iridescent green speculum in the wing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of green-winged teal¹

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

Measurements—The green-winged teal is the smallest of the fresh-water ducks.

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The green-winged teal, like the widgeon, feeds a great deal on the plains and in the fields.

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Nest and Eggs—The nest of the green-winged teal is generally a little more carefully made than most of the ground nesting ducks.

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The mallard duck, the widgeon, and the green-winged teal are tolerably abundant in the little estuaries of the river.

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Female similar to the female Green-winged Teal, but with blue wing coverts.

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