Eurasian/Green-winged Teal vs Red-wattled Lapwing

The Eurasian/Green-winged Teal and the Red-wattled Lapwing are easily distinguished by their size, structure, and habitat preferences. The teal is a small duck with a compact body, while the lapwing is a larger wader with distinctive red wattles on its face. These species are unlikely to be confused in the field due to their different ecological niches and behaviors.

Look for the red wattles on the face of the Red-wattled Lapwing and its larger size compared to the smaller, more compact Eurasian/Green-winged Teal with its green wing speculum.

The Eurasian/Green-winged Teal is much smaller than the Red-wattled Lapwing.

The Eurasian/Green-winged Teal has a more compact body with a green speculum on its wings, while the Red-wattled Lapwing features red wattles on its face and a contrasting black and white plumage.

The Eurasian/Green-winged Teal is typically found swimming or dabbling in water, whereas the Red-wattled Lapwing is often seen walking or standing in open areas.

The Eurasian/Green-winged Teal is usually found in wetlands and marshes, while the Red-wattled Lapwing prefers open fields and grasslands.