Waterfowl ID · Dabbler
Green-winged Teal
Tiny duck; drake chestnut head with green eye patch, vertical white bar.
In flight
Fast erratic tight flocks
Color palette
Color palette
Chestnut head
Green eye patch
Gray body
Cream undertail
Wing feather pattern
Wing pattern (upper wing)
Bright emerald speculum with a buff leading bar.
Peak months in California
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Fish & Game regulations
Federal duck stamp, CA validation and HIP required. Species bag limits apply. Steel shot only.
Current CDFW waterfowl regulations →