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Cinnamon Teal
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Cinnamon Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Anas cyanoptera
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Anseriformes
FAMILY
Anatidae
Range
North and South America
Habitat
Marshes and ponds. Favors fresh or alkaline shallow lakes, extensive marshes.
Diet
Seeds and aquatic vegetation, aquatic and semi-terrestrial insects, snails, and zooplankton
Weight
9.9 – 17.6 oz
Length
14.2 – 16.9 in
Incubation
21 - 25 days
Clutch
4 – 16 eggs
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Facts
Dabbling duck
Female builds nest on the ground.
The Cinnamon Teal is the only duck with separate breeding populations in North America and South America.
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Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Closed only Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day
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