Shade named for a bird (4)

I believe the answer is:

teal

(Other definitions for teal that I've seen before include "Small river duck" , "Variety of small ducks" , "Species of duck" , "Type of duck" , "Small freshwater duck and colour" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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