Least Concern Ringed Teal
Callonetta leucophrys
Also known as: Ringed Duck
The Ringed Teal is a small, colourful duck found in South American forests and wetlands. Unlike many ducks, both sexes keep colourful plumage year-round and they are adept at perching in trees.
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Ringed teals are unusually arboreal for ducks and will often nest and perch in trees. Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Ringed Teal
Weight
0.32 kg
Height
35 cm
Length
36 cm
Wingspan
60 cm
Top Speed
45
km/h
Social Structure:
Pairs/Small flocks
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Habitat loss
- Hunting
The Chaco (Paraguay)
Northern Argentina
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
