Andy Trowbridge / Grey teal (Anas gracilis) perched on branch. Ashley River, Canterbury, New Zealand. July.

Andy Trowbridge / Adult Grey teal (Anas gracilis) perched on branch, its bright red eye suggest that this is a male. Christchurch, New Zealand. May.

Martin Willis / Grey Teal (Anas gracilis) trio swimming, Queensland, Australia

Brent Stephenson / A spring of Grey teal (Anas gracilis) perching on a log on the edge of a pond. Included in the photo are from left to right, a juvenile, an adult, and two immatures. Te Awanga Lagoon, Hawkes Bay, New...

Brent Stephenson / Adult Grey teal (Anas gracilis) closeup showing the bright red eye, suggestive that this bird is a male. Te Awanga Lagoon, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, September.

Brent Stephenson / Small group of Grey teal (Anas gracilis) in flight showing the distinctive wing pattern. Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand, August.

Tui De Roy / Grey Teal (Anas gibberifrons gracilis) captive. Otorohanga Breeding Facility, New Zealand.

Jan Wegener / Grey Teal (Anas gracilis), Victoria, Australia

Rob Drummond / Grey Teal (Anas gracilis), Victoria, Australia

Simon Bennett / Grey Teal (Anas gracilis), Australia

E.J. Peiker / Grey Teal (Anas gracilis), New Zealand

E.J. Peiker / Grey Teal (Anas gracilis) pair, New Zealand