Teal/tiːl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Bird Species Teal refers to specific ducks, not all ducks. Birdwatchers enjoy spotting the bright plumage of the teal. Pro Tip 2/3Habitat Mention When using 'teal', mentioning its natural habitat can clarify which bird you mean. I saw a flock of teal near the wetlands. Pro Tip 3/3Size Descriptor Teal are small, so size adjectives can help emphasize this characteristic. The little teal ducklings followed their mother closely.