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PUNA TEAL ((Anas puna)

©Nigel Key Puna Teal (Slimbridge June 2015)

The Puna Teal is a dabbling duck of the Anas genus and is native of the Andes of Peru, Western Bolivia, Northern Chile and Northwest Argentina.

In the wild, the Puna Teal lives in small groups of its own kind such as the closely related Silver Teal.

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Conservation Status


Size
480mm to 510mm (19" to 20")

Appearance - Male
The male has a Blue bill with a Black line running down the middle, a Black cap which also covers the eyes and a Creamy White face and neck. The chest and lower flanks are light Brown with dark Brown spots and the rear flanks are dark Brown with thin stripes. The upper tail coverts are Grey, the speculum is Green. The legs and feet are Grey.

Appearance - Female
The female is similar to the male.

Habitat
Wetlands, Lakes, Pools and Marshes.

Diet
Aquatic Plants, Insect and Seeds.

Breeding Time
November to January.

Nest
The nest is built in long dry grass, not necessarily close to water.

Eggs
Quantity: 5 to 7
Colour: Creamy Pink.





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PHOTOGRAPHS

Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge April 2018) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2018) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge September 2018) - pic by Nigel Key
20/04/18 23/05/18 25/09/18
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge October 2016) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge October 2017) - pic by Nigel Key
05/10/16 26/05/17 05/10/17
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2015) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2015) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge June 2015) - pic by Nigel Key
23/05/15 23/05/15 30/06/15
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2014) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2014) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge July 2014) - pic by Nigel Key
17/05/14 17/05/14 22/07/14
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge September 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
26/07/13 26/07/13 04/09/13
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
25/05/13 25/05/13 06/07/13
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge July 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
26/05/12 26/05/12 28/07/12
Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Puna Teal (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key
22/04/10 09/09/10 15/08/11
Photos copyright of ©Nigel Key
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Related Links:-


Dabbling Ducks - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


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LOCATION

Puna Teal
Breeding Habitat - South America
Andes of Peru, West Bolivia, North Chile and North West Argentina.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Non Migratory but will change altitude to match the season.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Puna Teal
Screamers Zone - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key Screamers Zone (WWT Slimbridge November 2013)

The Puna Teal can be found in the Screamers Zone.

Screamers Zone (WWT Slimbridge)
Screamers Zone.
Where can I find this location?
To locate the Screamers Zone and places of interest at Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W.W.T.), please click the above image for a map.

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Marbled Teal
Moorhen
Muscovy Duck
Mute Swan
Northern Pintail
Northern Shoveler
Orinoco Goose
Pacific Black Duck
Patagonian Crested Duck
Philippine Duck
Pink-Eared Duck
Pink-Footed Goose
Plumed Whistling Duck
Pochard
Puna Teal
Radjah Shelduck
Red-Billed Teal
Red-Breasted Goose
Red-Crowned Crane
Red-Crested Pochard
Redhead
Red Shoveler
Ring-Necked Duck
Ringed Teal
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Ruddy Duck
Ruddy-Headed Goose
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