Brazilian Teal
NameBrazilian Teal
Common NameBrazilian Teal
Scientific NameAmazonetta brasiliensis
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark brown cap and nape, a pale greyish-brown face and neck, and a bright reddish-pink bill. The body is predominantly brown, with a prominent iridescent green-blue speculum on the secondary flight feathers, bordered by white. Females are similar but have a duller bill and two distinct white spots on the face (one above and one below the eye).
Vocalization / CallMales produce a high-pitched whistle, while females emit a low, soft quack.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound widely across eastern South America, from northern Argentina and Uruguay north through Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesPink bill (brighter in males), Iridescent green-blue speculum on wings, Brown body plumage, White facial spots on females
Description
The Brazilian Teal is a small, dabbling duck native to South America, often found in freshwater wetlands. It is characterized by its brown body, a distinctive pink bill, and a striking iridescent green-blue speculum on its wings, visible when in flight or stretching. These ducks typically feed on aquatic vegetation and small invertebrates.
