Brazilian Teal

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Amazonetta brasiliensis

Brazilian Teal, a reference photo
Photo: Dario Sanches from SÃO PAULO, BRASIL · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Brazilian teal or Brazilian duck (Amazonetta brasiliensis) is the only extant species of duck in the genus Amazonetta. It is widely distributed in eastern South America.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brazilian 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Species
Amazonetta brasiliensis

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