Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors)

Ducks waste time slowly gliding around a pond.

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If anyone fancies themselves a duck expert and knows better, I am happy to be corrected, but the best I can do is claim these are Blue-winged teals.

In this light, they look dark expect for the white on top of their wings, and in a few, a white patch on their faces can be seen.

This was taken in a July along the Northumberland Strait part of Nova Scotia.

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#Indiana reports #AvianInfluenza cases in wild birds in 3 counties

by: Gregg Montgomery
Posted: Oct 18, 2025 / 11:29 AM EST / Updated: Oct 19, 2025 / 10:42 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — "#BirdFlu has been found in a #WildDuck and #vultures in Indiana, the Department of Natural Resources said in a news release issued Friday.

"The announcement comes after avian influenza was found earlier this month at five commercial #duck farms in northern Indiana.

"Natural Resources says bird flu has been found in a #BlueWingedTeal in Greene County in southwest central Indiana, and in death black vultures in Jefferson County in southern Indiana. The virus is also suspected in similar cases involving dead #BlackVultures in Franklin County in southeast central Indiana.

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and the state’s department recorded the finds.

"Signs of bird flu in waterfowl and raptors include sudden death; neurological impairment such as lack of coordination and tremors; a lack of energy and appetite; swelling of the head, neck, and eyes; nasal discharge; cough; sneezing; and diarrhea.

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the public health risk from bird flu is low, but humans can contract the virus. People are advised to avoid contact with sick #waterfowl and other wildlife. If handling a carcass is necessary, Natural Resources recommended the use of disposable gloves and a mask, and double bagging the carcass, and washing hands thoroughly afterward.

"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommends that waterfowl hunters process birds in a well-ventilated area or outdoors and wear protective clothing such as a face mask and gloves. Meat harvested from waterfowl should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F before consumption.

"The Indiana Department of Health advises individuals to contact them if they develop symptoms such as eye irritation, fever, cough, or other flu-like symptoms after contact with waterfowl. They can be reached at 317-233-7125 during business hours or 317-233-1325 after hours.

"Because domestic and agricultural animals — including poultry, cattle, and cats — are also susceptible to avian influenza, it is recommended to process and dispose of harvested waterfowl away from these animals and practice good #biosecurity measures."

Source:
https://www.wishtv.com/news/indiana-news/indiana-reports-avian-influenza-cases-in-wild-birds-in-3-counties/

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Blue-winged Teal (Large Ducks by AAA)

Despite sharing the common name ‘teal’, the Blue-winged Teal (BWTE, Spatula discors) is not in the same genus (Anas) as the Green-winged Teal (GWTE) from my earlier review, although it was for a period. The genus Spatula, originally described in 1822 and eventually placed in synonymy with Anas, was resurrected in 2009 after a molecular phylogeny looking at two mitochondrial genes (cytochrome […]

Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/blue-winged-teal-large-ducks-by-aaa/

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Serenity Blue-winged Teal

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