Eurasian teal
Amazing fact
The Eurasian teal strains food from surface water using comb-like edges on its bill.
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The Eurasian teal strains food from surface water using comb-like edges on its bill.
THE REAL WORLD
The real Eurasian teal
- Scientific name
- Anas crecca
- Japanese name
- コガモ
- Group
- Birds
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Anatidae
- Genus
- Anas
It is the smallest duck seen in Japan, and its Japanese name comes from its small size.
In winter, the male has a yellowish-white triangle on his rear end, which stands out when he shows off to a female.
It comes to Japan mainly to spend the winter, and it eats plant seeds, algae and other plants.
How the Eurasian teal lives
It is active by day and travels mainly by swimming and flying. It sometimes leaves the water to rest on the shore or on rocks. When sleeping, it turns its head back and tucks its bill into its feathers.
University of Michigan Animal Diversity WebBasic data
- Size
- Total length: about 38 cm
- Diet
- Plant seeds, algae, and other plants
- Range
- Japan, Eurasia, northern Africa, and the Aleutian Islands
Where the Eurasian teal has been recorded
Records: GBIF.org (CC0 and CC BY 4.0 records, retrieved 2026-11-07). Map: Natural EarthSee the records on GBIF
Watch wild animals from a distance. Do not touch or feed them, and take care of the places where they live.
Names around the world
- 日本語
- コガモ
- 简体中文
- 绿翅鸭
- 繁體中文
- 緑翅鴨
- 한국어
- 쇠오리
- Español
- Cerceta común
- Français
- Sarcelle d'hiver
- Deutsch
- Krickente
- Português (Brasil)
- Marrequinha-comum
- Italiano
- Alzavola
- हिन्दी
- छोटी मुर्गाबी
- العربية
- الحذف الشتوي
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Itik Sayap-Hijau
- Tiếng Việt
- Mòng két
- Русский
- Чирок-свистунок
- Türkçe
- Çamurcun
- ไทย
- เป็ดปีกเขียว
- বাংলা
- পাতি তিলিহাঁস
Names come from Wikidata and iNaturalist records. Where a language has no recorded name, we use the scientific name.
Sources and how we check
- 井の頭自然文化園 — コガモChecked: 2026-11-03
- University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web — Anas creccaChecked: 2026-11-03
We check each fact against its source. The illustrations simplify how the real animal looks.
The classification (class, order, family, genus) follows Wikidata records, checked against GBIF. Classifications can change as research goes on.
The basic data are the values given in each source. They vary with how the animal is measured, whether it is male or female, and whether it lives in the wild or in captivity.
This page was translated from the original Japanese with the help of AI.
Report a mistakeWhen you meet the Eurasian teal, look for this
- Look for the winter male’s chestnut face and the dark green around its eyes.
Animals do different things from day to day, so you may not always see this.
井の頭自然文化園EXHIBIT INFORMATION
Places that keep or show the Eurasian teal
Zoos, aquariums and other places whose official websites say they keep or show this animal.
Kanto
Displays can change with the animals’ health and the seasons. Check each facility’s official website before you go.
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