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Cinnamon Teal

(Anas cyanoptera)

Size:

  • 16 in. (41 cm).
  • Weighs about 1 lb. (1/2 kg).

Distribution in North America:

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cinnamon teal - Southeastern US photo

Habitat:

  • Open shallow lakes, marshes, streams and ponds.
  • Diet consists of aquatic plant seeds.

Notes:

  • Male voice sounds like a rattle; female voice is a high-pitched quack.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.

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