The ringed teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small duck of South American forests. It is the only species of the genus Callonetta. Usually placed with the dabbling ducks (Anatinae), this species may actually be closer to shelducks and belong in the subfamily Tadorninae; its closest relative is possibly the maned duck. [2]

The Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small, attractive duck native to South America. It is particularly known for its striking plumage, with males displaying a rich chestnut back, pale gray sides, and a distinctive white ring around the eye.

Ringed teal are one of the smallest ducks in the world. The Latin name of the Ringed teal can be roughly translated as 'the beautiful duck with the white wing patches.' Ringed teal have webbed toes with long, pointed claws that specialize in allowing the birds to sit on tree branches.

Small distinctive duck. Males have a pinkish breast that is spotted in black with a rich chestnut wing and a metallic green patch on the flight feathers. Note the blue bill. Females have a striking brown-and-white face pattern, and are mostly brown above and mottled or banded brown below. In flight shows dark wings with white-and-green bands.

Apr 3, 2021 · The Ringed Teal is a small dabbling duck (typically known as a Perching duck) from South America. The Ringed Teal has robust pointed claws on their feet permitting them to perch in bushes. Ringed Teals are wooden geese that are 14 to fifteen inches in size.

The male Ringed Teal, called a drake, has a speckled, pinkish breast and a light tan head that is bordered by a striking black line of plumage. The black line extends down to the base of the neck and then partially around it, forming an incomplete ring.

Jun 13, 2023 · Small distinctive duck with beautiful iridescent green plumage and blue bill. Males have speckled, pinkish breasts and a light tan head that is bordered by a striking black line of plumage. The black line extends down to the base of the neck and then partially around it, forming an incomplete ring.

Mar 4, 2020 · Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.rintea1.01

Ringed Teal are an attractive addition to any wildfowl collection being both amiable and lively. However, they are not fully winter hardy and so require protection from frosts. Dry straw and/or heated mats will be appreciated.

The ringed teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small duck of South American forests. It is the only species of the genus Callonetta. Usually placed with the dabbling ducks (Anatinae), this species may actually be closer to shelducks and belong in the subfamily Tadorninae; its closest relative is possibly the maned duck.