Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) in Scandinavia

The Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) is a waterfowl found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A waterbird that feeds on aquatic plants and small animals. It typically occurs in lakes, coasts and wetlands.

In the Nordic countries the Eurasian Teal is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Eurasian Teal

  • Eurasian Teal – song & calls
  • Eurasian Teal – breeding
  • Eurasian Teal – nest & eggs
  • Eurasian Teal – diet
  • Eurasian Teal – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Anas crecca
  • Family: Waterfowl
  • Habitat: Lakes, coasts and wetlands
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

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