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Teal are $575 per bird in any pose — flying, landing, standing or swimming; pairs are priced per bird. A simple driftwood base is $65 extra or a standard habitat scene $150 extra (one or the other); water scenes and custom displays are quoted.
Spatula discors · Anas crecca
Blue-winged and green-winged teal are the smallest ducks we mount and the first ones through Wisconsin every fall. Small birds need small, exact work — thin skin, tiny feet and a lot of color in a little space — and teal are a specialty of our bird studio.
About the teal
- Species
- Blue-winged teal (Spatula discors) and green-winged teal (Anas crecca); cinnamon teal on request
- Weight
- 11–16 oz
- Length
- 14–16 in
- Habitat
- Shallow marshes, prairie potholes, flooded fields and backwaters; teal are early migrants that leave Wisconsin ahead of the main duck flight
- Range
- Breed across the northern U.S. and Canada; winter from the Gulf Coast into Central and South America
- Wisconsin season
- A special early teal season opens in September, followed by the regular duck season; check current WDNR regulations
How we mount teal
Teal are fast, small and busy, and the mounts should look that way. Our flying and landing teal are posed with the wings in motion — cupped, braking or just lifting off — with the blue or green speculum turned to catch the light. A green-winged drake’s chestnut-and-green head and the blue-wing’s white crescent are the details we build the pose around.
Popular teal displays are a landing drake with cattails, flying pairs on a driftwood pedestal, a standing bird on a driftwood base, and mixed groups with a mallard or wood duck. Because the birds are small, a pair or a trio often makes a better display than a single teal.
Teal mounts by Stehling’s
Click any photo to enlarge. Every mount below was built in our Jefferson studio.
Caring for your teal in the field
- Do not wring the neck or carry the bird by it. Tuck the head under a wing and carry it gently.
- Gently wipe blood off the feathers, and do not put the bird in a game bag with other ducks.
- Tuck the bird’s head under its wing, place it in one or two Ziploc bags or garbage bags, and freeze it.
More in our Knowledge Base and Getting Started guides, plus our Waterfowl Taxidermy and Pricing pages.
Teal taxidermy FAQ
Blue-wing or green-wing — which mounts better?
Both mount well. Green-winged drakes carry more color on the head; blue-winged drakes show the white crescent and powder-blue wing patch. Early-season birds may still be molting, so a bird in full plumage is worth waiting for.
Can teal be mounted with a mallard or wood duck?
Yes, and it is one of our most popular scenes — the size difference makes the display more interesting.
How much does a teal mount cost?
$575 for any pose: flying, standing, swimming, or in a pair with a mallard or wood duck. Habitat bases and multi-bird scenes are additional. Pay in full, 50/50, three installments, or monthly with our Easy 8 plan. See full pricing.
How long does a teal mount take?
Standard delivery is 12 to 14 months, with some projects taking longer. Rush service is available at 180, 90 or 30 days on select orders; availability is limited.
Bring us your teal
Drop off at Jefferson or New Franken (Green Bay area), or call or text either studio with a photo and we will quote it.
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