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Male is very distinctively marked with a metallic green head, and rich chestnut flanks, but the female is a plain gray duck with a rounded crown.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Kalyang, Red Teal, Black Teal, Mountain Teal, Chestnut-Breasted Teal, Tete, Green-Headed Teal, Brown Teal
At a glance
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatWetlands, floodplains, lakes, estuaries, and slow-moving waterways.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Greg McLachlan
Range map
Range map
3877visible hotspots
434806visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
White wing panels are distinctive in flight compared to purple/green of Pacific Black Duck.
Behavior
Female distinguished from Gray Teal by slightly darker neck/throat.
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