Small duck with striking green patches on the wing (4)

I believe the answer is:

teal

(Other definitions for teal that I've seen before include "Small river duck" , "Variety of duck" , "Bluish shade of green" , "Dark greenish-blue colour" , "bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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