South American Cinnamon Teal (Orinoma Group)
South American Cinnamon Teal (Orinoma Group)
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The South American Cinnamon Teal (Orinoma Group) represents several subspecies of the Cinnamon Teal found across various habitats in South America. Like their northern relatives, males are strikingly red-brown.
Where to spot
Widespread across South America, from the Andes to southern Argentina and Chile. They inhabit freshwater wetlands, lagoons, and slow-moving rivers, particularly those at higher altitudes in the Andes.
How to spot
Look for the characteristic deep cinnamon-red of the male and the distinctive bright red eye. Females are mottled brown; differentiate them from other female dabblers by their large bill and often a hint of blue on the forewing.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in their resident ranges. In areas with seasonal changes, they are most active during the breeding season, typically spring and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Where to spot
Widespread across South America, from the Andes to southern Argentina and Chile. They inhabit freshwater wetlands, lagoons, and slow-moving rivers, particularly those at higher altitudes in the Andes.
How to spot
Look for the characteristic deep cinnamon-red of the male and the distinctive bright red eye. Females are mottled brown; differentiate them from other female dabblers by their large bill and often a hint of blue on the forewing.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in their resident ranges. In areas with seasonal changes, they are most active during the breeding season, typically spring and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Unlike the migratory Northern Cinnamon Teal, many South American populations of Cinnamon Teal are resident, staying in the same areas year-round.
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