green-winged teal

[ green-wingd ]

noun

1. a small freshwater duck, Anas crecca, of Eurasia and North America, having an iridescent green speculum in the wing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of green-winged teal¹

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

The commission’s Mark Vrtiska says mallards and green-winged teal ducks are both doing very well, and those are the top two breeds hunters harvest in Nebraska.

From Washington Times

The area is also home to bald eagles, green-winged teal and western meadowlark.

From Seattle Times

Turn east and there’s a small wetland, home to a handful of green-winged teal ducks and an occasional soaring hawk.

From Washington Times

Officials said the strain found in the green-winged teal doesn't appear to have infected any domestic poultry or people.

From US News

Agriculture Department spokesman Hector Castro says the new H5N1 strain was confirmed in a green-winged teal killed by a hunter near Sumas.

From Washington Times