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General Description: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) are sexually dimorphic pond ducks. Males are reddish-brown (chestnut) overall with black hind quarters, and females are mottled brown overall. Both genders have patches of light blue and green feathers on the upper surface of the wing that usually is concealed, but it shows in flight. Taxonomy: Anseriformes, Anatidae, Anatinae Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes. |
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Where to Find: Cinnamon Teal are not common around Las Vegas, but look for them at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Comments: Winter visitors to Las Vegas. |
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If you were a tasty bit of pond weed or a little snail, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Male Cinnamon Teal |
 Male Cinnamon Teal |
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 Female Cinnamon Teal showing blue speculum |
 Female Cinnamon Teal in early morning light |
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 Male and female Cinnamon Teal |
 Male Cinnamon Teal fluffing up before flight |
 Male Cinnamon Teal in early morning light |
 Male and female Cinnamon Teal |
 Male in flight; note the broad white patch under the wing |
 In flight, Cinnamon Teal show blue and green on upper wing surface |
 Male in flight; note the broad white patch under the wing |
 Male in flight; note the blue wing patch atop the wing |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240101
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