Andean teal
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Anas andium

The Andean teal (Anas andium ) is a South American species of duck. Like other teals, it belongs to the diverse genus Anas ; more precisely it is one of the "true" teals of subgenus Nettion. It is restricted to the Andean highlands of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It inhabits freshwater wetlands, preferring palustrine habitat to rivers. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.

Distribution

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Andean teal habitat map
Andean teal habitat map
Andean teal
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Habits and Lifestyle

Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Andean teal Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_teal
2. Andean teal on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22735557/95114680
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/354305

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