Ringed Teal
NameRinged Teal
Common NameRinged Teal
Scientific NameCallonetta leucophrys
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale grey head with a prominent dark brown cap and nape stripe, a bright chestnut back and flanks, and a pale buff breast covered in fine black spots. The bill is greyish-blue, and legs are pink. Females are duller, with a white face and dark eye-stripe, and a mottled brown body.
Vocalization / CallMales emit a soft, high-pitched whistle or 'peep', while females produce a low quack.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central South America, including parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Male's pale grey head with dark cap, Male's spotted breast, Male's chestnut back and flanks, Blue-grey bill, Pink legs
Description
The Ringed Teal is a small, elegant duck native to South America. Males are particularly striking with a pale grey head, dark cap, chestnut back, and a finely spotted breast. They are typically found in wooded wetlands, foraging for seeds and invertebrates.
