Cinnamon Teal

Cinnamon Teal

Cinnamon Teal Overview

This small reddish duck lives in ponds and marshes. It belongs to the species of migratory waterfowls. The adult male has a red head and body with a brown back, a dark bill and a red eye. The adult female had a brown body, brown eyes and a grey bill. Cinnamon teals usually choose new mates each year.


Frequently Asked Questions

🦆 What does a cinnamon teal look like?

The adult male has a reddish body, dark bill, red eyes, and brown back. The female is brown overall with brown eyes and a gray bill.

🌍 Where does the cinnamon teal live?

Cinnamon teals inhabit freshwater ponds, marshes, and wetlands. In Hawaii, they may be spotted in quiet, shallow wetland areas.

🧭 Is the cinnamon teal a migratory species?

Yes. Cinnamon teals are migratory waterfowl and travel long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds.

💑 Do cinnamon teals mate for life?

No. Cinnamon teals typically choose new mates each breeding season rather than forming lifelong pairs.

🔍 How can I identify a cinnamon teal in the wild?

Look for a small duck with reddish coloring (male), or a uniformly brown duck (female), often seen dabbling or swimming in marshes or ponds.