Silver Teal
A species of Anas Scientific name : Spatula versicolor Genus : Anas
Silver Teal, A species of Anas
Botanical name: Spatula versicolor
Genus: Anas
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
They have a black cap that extends below the eyes, and a bluish bill with a yellow tip. They also have a green speculum with a white border. The Puna teal was previously regarded as a subspecies of this bird. Currently, there are two subspecies: S. versicolor versicolor northern silver teal located in Paraguay, southern Bolivia, and southern Brazil. S. versicolor fretensis southern silver teal located in southern Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands.
Size
43 cm
Life Expectancy
16 years
Dite type
Omnivorous