Grey Teal
NameGrey Teal
Common NameGrey Teal
Scientific NameAnas gracilis
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsOverall mottled brown plumage with a paler cream-colored face and throat, a dark cap, and a dark stripe extending through the eye. The iris is bright red. The bill is dark grey. The speculum (wing patch) is glossy green-black, bordered by white.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet species. Males produce a soft piping whistle, while females have a low, soft quack.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally found on some Pacific islands.
Identifying Featurespale face, bright red eyes, mottled brown plumage, dark cap and eye stripe, green-black speculum with white border
Description
The Grey Teal is a small, dabbling duck with a mottled brown body, a pale face, and striking red eyes. They are typically found in pairs or small groups on various freshwater and brackish wetlands, feeding on aquatic vegetation and invertebrates.
