Green-winged Teal

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Marshes (winter vagrant).
Diet: Seeds, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Vertical white shoulder bar.

When to look

Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in UK winter wildfowl.

How rare is it?

The Green-winged Teal sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.

Recent UK sightings

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