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Ringed Teal
Callonetta leucophrys
Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South America.
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The Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 363 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Callonetta
- Species leucophrys
Quick facts
- Weight
- 363 g
- Diet
- Aquatic plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ringed Teal feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Ringed Teal is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Bolivia to se Brazil and Uruguay.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 363 g, with a wing length of about 16.9 cm and a tail of around 5.8 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.3 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ringed Teal?
The Ringed Teal is a large bird that weighs around 363 g.
Where does the Ringed Teal live?
The Ringed Teal is found across South America with a range covering SA se Bolivia to se Brazil and Uruguay, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Ringed Teal belong to?
The Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Ringed Teal eat?
The Ringed Teal feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Does the Ringed Teal migrate?
The Ringed Teal is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Ringed Teal endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Ringed Teal make?
1 real field recording of the Ringed Teal — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ringed Teal's range?
The Ringed Teal has a mapped global range of about 1.3 million km².
Conservation
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