Duck

Blue-winged Teal are the second most abundant duck in North America, behind the Teal. Their populations remained stable between 1966 and 2019, according to the… Read More »Are Teal Ducks Rare?

Teals are small dabbling ducks. Males have chestnut coloured heads with broad green eye-patches, a spotted chest, grey flanks and a black edged yellow tail.… Read More »How Can You Tell If A Duck Is A Teal?

The Eurasian teal is often called simply the teal due to being the only one of these small dabbling ducks in much of its range.… Read More »Why Are Some Ducks Called Teals?

teal, any of about 15 small ducks of the genus teal (family teal), found on the six major continents and many islands. Within the divisions… Read More »Are Teals Considered Ducks?

Measurements. Adult males have grayish bodies with a narrow white vertical stripe extending from the waterline to the shoulder. In good light, their dark heads… Read More »What Does A Green-Winged Teal Duck Look Like?

Bluish-gray head with bold white crescent in front of eye, black bill, and black wings and rear. What is the difference between a teal and… Read More »What Does A Blue Teal Duck Look Like?

Blue-winged teal are generally the first ducks south in the fall and the last north in the spring. They migrate from the Prairie Pothole Region… Read More »Where Are Teal Ducks Found?

Just like chicken eggs, duck egg shells can come in a range of colors varying from white, brown, cream, blue, grey, and even black! When… Read More »Can Duck Eggs Be Brown?

Their eggs are also often infected with Salmonella. There is only one case of duck-egg Salmonella infection on record in the U.S. (in a Kansas… Read More »How Common Is Salmonella In Duck Eggs?

Farm fresh duck eggs have a natural coating called a “bloom” or “cuticle” that acts as protective barrier. Washing the egg removes this coating and… Read More »Do You Need To Wash Duck Eggs?