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Common Name

Ringed Teal

Alternate Names

Common Type

Teal

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Callonetta

Species

leucophrys

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Argentina, Captive Photographed

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Migratory

Preferred Habitat

Tropical swampy forests and marshes in well wooded lowlands

Distribution and Range

South America

Food

Dabbles for a variety of plants and seeds and also small invertebrtes.

Captive Photographed

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Field Notes:

Chicks are not born with the water proofing oils that are developed with fledging so must rub up against the parents to gain this.

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