From Issue 57 of Breakthrough Magazine, this Green-Winged Teal photo was submitted by Breakthrough publisher Larry Blomquist of Louisiana. According to Field Guide of North American Birds, by the Audubon Society, "The green-winged teal is a small, darkish duck. The male has a chestnut head, a flashing green speculum, pale gray sides, and a pinkish breast with a vertical stripe down the side. The female is dark brown without distinctive markings.
The Taxidermy Net, in association with Breakthrough Magazine is proud to present this new reference section on the Taxidermy Net. Breakthrough has generously opened their file cabinets to some of the best reference photos that taxidermists have ever made. These photos were submitted by readers and chosen for use in the "Reference of the Month" feature in each Breakthrough Magazine from the past six years. Please feel free to browse the photos. Although copyrighted for publication, advertising and distribution purposes, you may print these photos if you wish for your personal reference use.
