Editing Grey teal (section)

== Habitat ==
The grey teal prefers to live in habitats of shallow water areas including lagoons, swamps and shallow freshwater lakes.<ref name="New Zealand Journal Of Zoology"/> Preference for shallower waters means that it is easier for ducklings to be able to swim and eat,<ref name="Journal">{{cite journal | last1=Gentilli | first1=J. | last2=Bekle | first2=H. | title=Modelling a Climatically Pulsating Population: Grey Teal in South-Western Australia | journal=Journal of Biogeography | volume=10 | issue=2 | date=1983 | doi=10.2307/2844621 | page=75| jstor=2844621 | bibcode=1983JBiog..10...75G }}</ref> which aids the rearing and survival of juveniles. The grey teal also prefers areas that have a sizeable marginal cover (meaning sufficient plant and vegetation growth around the margins),<ref name="New Zealand Journal Of Zoology"/> therefore they are not often seen in open spaces. Although it tends to choose freshwater sites during the breeding season, it is also known to be seen in coastal/salt waters occasionally, <ref name="Ducks, geese, and swans"/> as well as slightly brackish waters.<ref name="New Zealand Birds Online"/> In terms of elevation the grey teal does not tend to populate in areas above {{Convert|900|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level; instead it prefers areas that are below {{Convert|300|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level.<ref name="New Zealand Birds Online"/> When nesting grey teal choose to create their nests amongst [[vegetation]] on the ground level, this vegetation may include reeds and tall grasses.<ref name="Wilderness Magazine"/> They often also elevate nests above ground in tree hollows.<ref name="Wilderness Magazine"/>