Ringed Teal
Callonetta leucophrys
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAnseriformes (Waterfowl)
- FamilyAnatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
- GenusCallonetta
- SpeciesCallonetta leucophrys (Ringed Teal)
About the Ringed Teal
The ringed teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small duck of marshes, pools, and forest wetlands native to south-central South America. It is the only species of the genus Callonetta. Formerly often placed with the perching ducks in the tribe Cairinini, this species is now known to be closer to shelducks and belongs in the subfamily Tadorninae.
The ringed teal is 35–38 cm (14–15 in) long, with a 70 cm (28 in) wingspan, and a weight of 190–360 g (6.7–12.7 oz). The drake has a rich chestnut back, pale grey flanks, and a salmon-coloured breast speckled in black. A black band runs from the top of its head down to the nape.
Females have an olive-brownish back, a head blotched and striated in white, and pencilled barring on a pale chest and belly. Both males and females have a dark tail, a contrasting pale rump, and a distinctive white patch on the wing. The bill is grey and legs and feet are pink in both sexes. Pairs easily bond.
Their contact calls are a cat-like mee-oowing in ducks and a lingering peewoo in drakes. The male and female retain similar plumage throughout the year, lacking an eclipse plumage. Ringed teals also have webbed toes with long, pointed claws that... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ringed Teal in Shenandoah National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Shenandoah National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Wadden Sea National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 5 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 6 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ringed Teal in Shenandoah National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ringed Teal sighting in Shenandoah National Park, based on 88 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ringed Teal in Shenandoah National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Ringed Teal in Shenandoah National Park in our monthly data.