Cinnamon Teal Spatula cyanoptera
Overview
Description
The cinnamon teal (Spatula cyanoptera) is a species of duck found in western North and South America. It is a small dabbling duck, with bright reddish plumage on the male and duller brown plumage on the female. It lives in marshes and ponds, and feeds mostly on plants.1
Taxonomy
Anseriformes > Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) > Waterfowl
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 10-15-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 10-11-2024 - Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile (First/Best Photo)
- 06-08-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
- Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
- Valparaíso, Chile
Media
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Audio Recordings
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