Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
The cinnamon teal 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. The cinnamon teal duck is closely related to the north american dabbling duck.(Wilson et al.)
Fun Fact
It is a small dabbling duck, with bright reddish plumage on the male and duller brown plumage on the female.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is marshes and ponds in western United States and extreme southwestern Canada, and are rare visitors to the east coast of the United States.
Diet
Eat plants, seeds an shoots of marsh grasses.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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