About the Cinnamon Teal
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Spatula cyanoptera |
| Species Codes | cintea, CITE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinnamon Teal belong to?
The Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Cinnamon Teal?
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....
Where can I report a Cinnamon Teal sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinnamon Teal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cintea, or on iNaturalist.
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