Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera)

Cinnamon Teal, a reference photo — Photo: Clément Bardot · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The cinnamon teal (Spatula cyanoptera) is a species of duck found in western North and South America. It is a small dabbling duck, with bright reddish plumage on the male and duller brown plumage on the female. It lives in marshes and ponds, and feeds mostly on plants.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cinnamon Teal being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Spatula
Species: Spatula cyanoptera

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