59,758 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Spatula
About
The blue-winged teal (Spatula discors) is a species of bird in the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae. One of the smaller members of the dabbling duck group, it occurs in North America, where it breeds from southern Alaska to Nova Scotia, and south to northern Texas. It winters along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts and south into the Caribbean islands and Central America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-winged Teal is Spatula discors.
- Blue-winged Teal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-winged Teal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-winged Teal belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-winged Teal belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Blue-winged Teal belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Blue-winged Teal belongs to the genus Spatula.