About the Brazilian Teal
The Brazilian teal or Brazilian duck is the only extant species of duck in the genus Amazonetta. It is widely distributed in eastern South America.
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The ducks are light brown in colour. Drakes distinguish themselves from females in having red beaks and legs, and in having a distinctive pale grey area on the side of its head and neck. The colour of these limbs is much duller in females.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mexican DuckAnas diaziThe bird has a length of 45–55 cm (17.7–21.6 in) and a weight of 849–1,243 g (1.872–2.740 lb)
The Mexican duck is mainly brown, with a blue speculum edged with white, obvious in flight or at rest.
Paradise ShelduckTadorna variegataThe paradise shelduck is a colourful, large-bodied species of duck that differs in features depending on the sex.
Australasian ShovelerSpatula rhynchotisThe Australasian shoveler is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Spatula.
Side by side: Brazilian Teal vs Mexican Duck · Brazilian Teal vs Paradise Shelduck
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