Cinnamon Teal
The Cinnamon teal (Spatula cyanoptera) is a species of duck found in western North and South America. It is the only duck with separate breeding populations in North America and South America.
Taxonomic Name: Spatula cyanoptera
Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
Type: Bird
Diet: Seeds, insects, and aquatic vegetation
Longevity in the wild: 6.5 years
Size: 36 - 43 cm long
Fun Fact: If a teal senses a predator is near, it will pretend to have a broken wing and move away from its nest to lure the predator away before flying off to safety.
You can find the Zoo's Cinnamon teal in tropical Toucan Ridge.