Our smallest puddle duck, the greenwing teal weighs under a pound and is identifiable by green wing-patches. Drakes have handsome red-and green-marked heads. Despite their similarity in name and ...

The green-winged teal holds the distinction of being the smallest North American dabbling duck. Often weighing less than a pound, the hen greenwing is overall a drab, unassuming, mottled brown.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report estimated 34 million ducks this spring in North America, 5% higher than last year.

LDWF agents patrolling the area found the hunters in possession of two wood ducks and a green-winged teal. Agents found 16 more wood ducks that they had intentionally concealed on the bank, according ...

Some duck populations have seen recent increases ... % over 2023 numbers and were 12% over the long-term average. Green-winged teal numbers in 2024 were 20% above 2023 numbers and 38% above ...