Wildlife - Species


Green-Winged Teal - photograph by US Fish and Wildlife Servcies

Species Specific Regulations

Green-Winged Teal

Licenses: Hunting License required. Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) that is validated by the hunter signing the stamp in ink across the face of the stamp

Limits: Please see Migratory Bird Regulations for any game zones restrictions or Limitations.

Complete hunting regulations.

Green-Winged Teal

Green-Winged Teal (Anas carolinensis )

Description

The smallest and one of the most common of our ducks. Their tiny size gives the impression of great speed, but mallards can fly faster. Their flight is often low, erratic, with the entire flock twisting and turning as one unit.

Average Size
Green-Winged Teal have an average length of 15 inches and an average weight of 14 ounces.

Preferred Habitat
Quite hardy—some birds stay as far north as open water is found. They nest as far north as Alaska, and migrate in all four flyways. Early fall drakes are usually still in full eclipse plumage.

 

 

Typical Flock Pattern

Flock pattern illustration

Wings

Green-Winged Teal wing

Miscellaneous

Drakes whistle and twitter, and hens have a slight quack.

Publications and Literature

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Federal Duck Stamp Office Presents: North American Waterfowl

 


Hunting Information

For more information, please see:

Dean Harrigal - Waterfowl Biologist

SCDNR
585 Donnelley Drive
Green Pond, SC 29446
Phone: 843-844-8957
Fax: 843-844-2525

E-mail: harrigald@dnr.sc.gov