Teal (Annas crecca)

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What Does The teal Look Like ?

Male head bright chestnur with broad green stripe on side, female mottled brown , sociable duck

How Big Is It ?

Aprox 36 cm, weighing 250 - 350 g

Where Does It live ?

Stanfing or slowly flowing waters , Moorland

Where Can i See It ?

In Britain All year Round

When does it Breed ?

April to June , 8 - 10 eggs, Incubation 21 - 25 days , young fledging at 4 weeks,Nesting on ground

What Does It Eat ?

Summer food Insect larvae , Amphibians Mollusc, winter aquatic plants , seeds