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Teal

Anas crecca

Description:

Spotted swimming along the River Severn on its own

Habitat:

Rivers

Notes:

Could it be a Merganser?

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Eurasian Teal
Anas crecca Eurasian Teal


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2 Comments

Micolo
Micolo 10 years ago

Many Thanks for the info, Daniele, I have amended the details

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 10 years ago

Hi Micolo! What you have here is not a merganser but an Eurasian Teal ( A. crecca), drake in nuptial plumage. Lovely sighting!

Micolo
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Micolo

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 14, 2013
Submitted on Jun 14, 2013

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