Brazilian Teal
Amazonetta brasiliensis
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A small compact teal with brown plumage, red bill and legs, and males with a distinctive powder-blue speculum. Common in tropical lowland South America. One of the most widespread ducks in Brazil. Found in a wide range of wetland types from flooded forest to open lakes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.1 cm | 14.2 in |
| Weight | 468.0 g | 16.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males have red bill and legs; brown body with dark brown back, gray head, buff-white face, and dark crown. Females have pale supercilium and paler face. Both show iridescent green speculum and white inner wing.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, flooded forest, and rice paddies across tropical and subtropical South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to northern Argentina. Tolerates natural and agricultural wetlands.
Geographic Range
Breeds in Eurasia and winters in tropical regions from Africa to Southeast Asia. Migratory over broad fronts.
Diet & Feeding
Dabbles for aquatic invertebrates and seeds; diet shifts toward plant material outside breeding season; forages in wetland shallows.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M,O,CV. Incubation: 25-29 days.
Clutch Size
6-11
Sound
Song
Male produces a nasal, whistled wheee-oh note; female gives a short, sharp quack. Pairs call back and forth with clear whistled exchanges along Amazonian rivers.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Amazonetta |
| Species | Amazonetta brasiliensis |
Distribution
Brazilian Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family