@birdsofsound: The Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) is a small, migratory dabbling duck native to Eurasia and Africa. Appearance: Males feature a distinctive chestnut-colored head with a vibrant green stripe through the eye, a grey body, and a bright yellow patch near the tail. Females are mottled brown for camouflage. Both sexes display a bright green wing patch (speculum). Habitat: Inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater wetlands, lakes, marshes, and flooded meadows, moving to coastal estuaries during winter. Diet: Feeds mainly on aquatic plant seeds, grains, small invertebrates, insects, and mollusks by dabbling at the surface or grazing on mudflats. Behavior & Migration: Highly gregarious, often flying in large, fast-moving flocks with swift and agile flight patterns. It breeds across northern Europe and Asia, migrating south toward southern Europe, Africa, and southern Asia for the winter.

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