Grey Teal

Pinnaroo Wetland, SE SA IMG_6535 20181209

Notes: Dabbling duck. Smaller than but very like female Chestnut Teal w. whiter chin & throat.
The pale feathers on the face supposedly extent upward to above the eyeline (cf Chestnut Teal).
Female a little smaller than male. Male lacks eclipse plumage. Juvenile paler than female,
especially on head & neck. Highly adaptable to all types of wetlands, w. shallow, fresh, brackish
or saline waters. Mostly sedentary. Feeds by dabbling and upending to reach aquatic food.

Range from Morcombe & Stewart^©

Elsternwick Park, Melbourne, S Vic IMG_2387 20211013 - adult. CLICK for older juvenile.

Buckland Park, Virginia, SE SA IMG_5725 20181204 - w. Pacific Black Ducks.

Elsternwick Park, Melbourne, S Vic IMG_2386 20211013

De Moleyns Lagoon, Mirani, NE Qld IMG_2204 20200811 - flying, wings up. CLICK for wings down.

Aramac-Torrens Creek Road, NC Qld IMG_9762 20161009 - female, larger male behind, chick on left.

Birdsville Inside Track, NE SA IMG_2401+2402 20211013 - adult and late juvenile.

Birdsville Inside Track, NE SA IMG_5422 20200916 - dabbling