The Puna teal (Spatula puna) is a species of dabbling duck in the family Anatidae. It was at one time regarded as a subspecies of the silver teal . The Puna teal is resident in the Andes of …

Handsome and distinctive dabbling duck of the high Andes. Note the black cap, bright pale creamy cheeks, and powder-blue bill. Like most South American dabbling ducks (but unlike …

Basic facts about Puna teal: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Mar 9, 2021 · The Puna Teal is a dabbling duck of the Anas genus and is native of the Andes of Peru, Western Bolivia, Northern Chile, and Northwest Argentina. In the wild, the Puna Teal …

Mar 4, 2020 · Puna Teal (Spatula puna), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, …

Puna Teal Like most dabbling ducks (but unlike most Northern Hemisphere species), the sexes look similar year-round, although males on average are brighter and more boldly patterned. …

Puna Teal (Spatula puna) is a dabbling duck that is now considered to be its own species, rather than a subspecies of the Silver Teal. Compared to the Silver Teal, Puna Teal are larger, and …

Species account of the Puna Teal, Spatula puna, a common resident duck of high-altitude Andean lakes. It is found from Peru and Bolivia and south to northern Chile.

Nov 15, 2011 · Puna Teal is a striking dabbling duck of the mountains in South America. Previously considered conspecific with the buff-cheeked Silver Teal (Anas versicolor), Puna …

The Puna Teal, scientifically known as Anas puna, is a striking waterfowl native to South America. It’s known for its striking plumage; males and females are similar in appearance, with a …