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Most ViewedWhistling DucksLength--18-19 in. Weight--1¾ lbs. The trailing legs and... Gadwall Length--21 Weight--2 lbs. Gadwalls are most numerous in... Brant Length--24-25 in. Weight--3¼ - 3¾ lbs. These are sea ge... Ruddy Length--15½ in. Weight--1-1/3 lbs. The ruddy duck often... Common Eider Length--23½ in. Weight--5 lbs. Thick-necked stocky bird... Wigeon Length--21 Weight--1¾ lbs. These are nervous birds, qui... Common Merganser Length--25½ in. Weight--2½ lbs. This species is larger ... Cinnamon Teal In the Pacific Flyway, cinnamon teal are far more common th... Diving Ducks Diving ducks frequent the larger, deeper lakes and rivers, ... Scaup Greater--Length--18½ in. Weight--2 lbs. Lesser... Least ViewedBlue-winged TealLength--16 Weight--15 oz. Their small size and twisting... Goldeneye Common--Length--19 in. Weight--2¼ lbs. Barrow's... Snow Geese Length--29-31 in. Weight--6½-7½ lbs. Two races of snow ... Bufflehead Length--14½ in. Weight--1 lb. Stragglers migrate south ... Red-breasted Merganser Length--23 in. Weight--2½ lbs. These birds winter most ... Harlequin Length--17 in. Weight--1½ lbs. Glossy slate-blue plumag... Eclipse Plumage Most ducks shed their body feathers twice each year. Nearly... Puddle Ducks Puddle ducks are typically birds of fresh, shallow marshes ... Black Duck Length--24 in. Weight--2¾ lbs. A bird of the eastern St... Redheads Length--20 in. Weight--2½ lbs. Range coast to coast, wi... |
Cinnamon TealIn the Pacific Flyway, cinnamon teal are far more common than blue-wings. The hens look alike and the habits of both species are similar. The pale blue forewing patch is the best field mark, as drakes are usually in eclipse until January or longer. Drakes have a whistling peep; hens utter a low quack. Next: Green-winged Teal Previous: Blue-winged Teal
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