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Blue-winged Teal Life History

Order: Anseriformes > Family: Anatidae > Genus and species: Anas discors

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Size

  • Length: 16 inches
  • Wingspan: 23 inches
  • Weight: 380 grams

Habitat

  • estuaries
  • ponds
  • lakes
  • bay
  • swamp
  • mangroves
  • bogs
  • marsh

Diet

  • seed
  • greens and plants
  • aquatic invertebrates

Range

Summer: Widespread in North America Winter: Widespread

Nest Information

  • Number of broods: 1
  • Days spent incubating: 24(23-27)
  • Days until young fledge: 35-44