Anas crecca carolinensis

Anas crecca carolinensis

Anas crecca carolinensis, the Green-winged Teal, is a small dabbling duck of North America, sometimes treated as a full species separate from the Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca). About 31-39cm long, it breeds across northern Canada and Alaska, wintering throughout the southern United States. One of North America's most abundant waterfowl, it has a strong fossil record extending into the Pleistocene.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Anas crecca carolinensis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

Quick Facts

Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Anas crecca carolinensis eat?
Anas crecca carolinensis was a herbivore.
Where were Anas crecca carolinensis fossils found?
Fossils of Anas crecca carolinensis were found in United States.

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