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Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

The Cinnamon Teal is a beautiful duck with bright chestnut feathers and a lovely blue wing patch. They like to swim in shallow waters and can often be seen in wetlands.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Cinnamon Teal male is vibrant cinnamon-red with a distinctive dark eye patch, making him stand out. Females are mottled brown, offering excellent camouflage. Both sexes display brilliant sky-blue wing patches visible when in flight.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeGenusSpatula
Cinnamon Teal
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Cinnamon Teal

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby teal can swim and find food hours after hatching.

Male Cinnamon Teals boast vibrant feathers!

Their bright blue wings flash like jewels in the sun.

They are speedy flyers, migrating thousands of miles.

Special abilities

Ability

Quick Take-Off

Cinnamon Teal can burst into flight instantly, helping them escape predators quickly.

Ability

Dabbling Bill

Cinnamon Teal has a special bill that helps them filter tiny food from the water's surface.

Ability

Nesting Camouflage

Cinnamon Teal females build hidden nests in dense plants, keeping their eggs safe from harm.

Measurements & details

Length
35-43 cm
Wingspan
56-66 cm
Weight
0.28-0.5 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
70 km/h
Clutch Size
8-12
Incubation
21-25 days
Migration Distance
2000 km

Diet & Feeding

These ducks feast on tiny water bugs, insect larvae, and plant seeds from shallow waters.

Age differences: Young ducklings eat more protein-rich insects for growth.

Primary Foods

  • Aquatic insects
  • Crustaceans
  • Snails
  • Pondweed seeds
  • Sedge seeds

Foraging Method

  • Filter Feeding

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Cinnamon Teal?

35-43 cm

What is Cinnamon Teal's wingspan?

56-66 cm

How much does Cinnamon Teal weigh?

0.28-0.5 kg

How long does Cinnamon Teal live?

5-10 years

How fast can Cinnamon Teal move?

70 km/h

What does Cinnamon Teal eat?

These ducks feast on tiny water bugs, insect larvae, and plant seeds from shallow waters.

Where is Cinnamon Teal usually found?

Wetlands

How does Cinnamon Teal hunt?

Filter Feeding

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