Birds Identified: Green-winged Teal

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Green-winged Teal has these characteristics:

• Swimming
  
• Walking, wading, running
  
• Continuous flying
  
• Larger than robin
  
• Rust color present
  
• Blue or bright green (not dull green)
  
• Streaks (long spots)
  
• Bold markings present (patches or blotches of black, white, or color)
  
• Head stripes or bands
  
• Wing bands or bars
  
• Continuous flying high (near or above treetops when flying)
  
• Continuous flying low (below treetops when flying)
  
• Zig zag flight (many irregular twists and turns)
  
• Rasping harsh calls
  
• Smooth, clear calls (can be imitated by human singing voice or whistling)
  

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