Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera septentrionalium) - 20220607-03
Small duck with chalky-blue patches on the upperwing (visible in flight). Breeding males unmistakable with rich reddish-brown color overall. Females are buffy-brownish overall and intricately patterned. Look for rather plain face and longer, more spatulate-shaped bill than Blue-winged Teal. Widespread and fairly common throughout western North America and South America, as far south as Tierra del Fuego. Usually found in shallow wetlands or marshes, where it can occur in pairs or flocks, sometimes mixed with other species of ducks. (eBird)
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We finally found one beautiful male Cinnamon Teal feeding lazily in the dykes. This shot was taken from across the road, where he would not see me. As soon as I came within eyeball range, though, he took off full speed ahead.
Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. June 2022.
Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera septentrionalium) - 20220607-03
Small duck with chalky-blue patches on the upperwing (visible in flight). Breeding males unmistakable with rich reddish-brown color overall. Females are buffy-brownish overall and intricately patterned. Look for rather plain face and longer, more spatulate-shaped bill than Blue-winged Teal. Widespread and fairly common throughout western North America and South America, as far south as Tierra del Fuego. Usually found in shallow wetlands or marshes, where it can occur in pairs or flocks, sometimes mixed with other species of ducks. (eBird)
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We finally found one beautiful male Cinnamon Teal feeding lazily in the dykes. This shot was taken from across the road, where he would not see me. As soon as I came within eyeball range, though, he took off full speed ahead.
Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. June 2022.