Puna Teal
Puna Teal
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The Puna Teal is a striking duck found in the high-altitude Andes Mountains of South America. It is easily recognized by its pale blue bill with a black tip, contrasting black cap, and black-spotted white flanks.
Where to spot
Inhabits high-altitude wetlands, lakes, and lagoons in the Andean highlands, typically above 3,000 meters, across Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive pale blue bill with a black tip, black cap, and white body with fine black spotting on the flanks. They are often found dabbling in shallow water, sometimes in mixed flocks with other high-altitude waterfowl like Andean Teal.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Best observed during daylight hours in its unique high-altitude habitat, often when the weather is calm.
Where to spot
Inhabits high-altitude wetlands, lakes, and lagoons in the Andean highlands, typically above 3,000 meters, across Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive pale blue bill with a black tip, black cap, and white body with fine black spotting on the flanks. They are often found dabbling in shallow water, sometimes in mixed flocks with other high-altitude waterfowl like Andean Teal.
When to spot
A year-round resident. Best observed during daylight hours in its unique high-altitude habitat, often when the weather is calm.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Puna Teal is named after the 'Puna,' the treeless high Andean grassland and wetlands where it primarily resides, often thriving at altitudes above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) in harsh conditions.
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