Cinnamon teal
Spatula cyanoptera
The cinnamon teal (Spatula cyanoptera) is a species of duck found in western North and South America.
About the Cinnamon teal
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.
Fun Facts About Cinnamon teal
- It lives in marshes and ponds, and feeds mostly on plants.
- It is a small dabbling duck, with bright reddish plumage on the male and duller brown plumage on the female.
Conservation Status
The Cinnamon teal is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Genus | Spatula |
| Species | Spatula cyanoptera |
Range & Habitat
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