Eurasian Teal
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes, flooded fields.
Diet: Seeds, invertebrates.
Best time to spot: UK's smallest dabbling duck.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK winter wildfowl.
Recent UK sightings
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