Blue-winged teal can walk well on land and in shallow water. They often rest and preen on logs and rocks that are slightly above water. They can gain flight directly from land or water. The only time a blue-wing teal will dive in the water is if threatened by a predator or when trying to escape from other ducks.

Does Green Wing dive with teal?

The green-winged teal is the smallest dabbling duck native to America. ... These ducks travel in a tight "V" formation at high speeds. Teals are good swimmers and divers; however, the only time they really dive is to escape predators. These ducks are very active on foot, walking and running for long distances.

Are blue-winged teals rare?

Blue-winged teal are rare in the desert southwest, and the west coast. ... The blue-winged teal winters from southern California to western and southern Texas, the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Coast, the Caribbean, and south to Central and South America. It is often seen wintering as far south as Brazil and central Chile.