Ringed Teal
Callonetta leucophrys
You Can Find This Animal in the Bird's World Habitat
Diving from Danger
Ringed teal are surface ducks, but they'll dive underwater (usually no deeper than 1 meter) to escape predators.
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Geographic Range:
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Callonetta
Species: leucophrys
The ringed teal is a species of duck that inhabit lush forests and wet swamps. Males are recognized by their blue bills and red and gray markings on their body, while females are light brown in color. Both males and females have patches of bright green secondary feathers under their wings that are revealed during flight.
Appearance:
Diet: Water plants and seeds, with some insects
Range: Ponds, marshes and forested areas of central and southern South America
Ringed teal are surface ducks, but they'll dive underwater (usually no deeper than 1 meter) to escape predators.
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