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Puna teal

South America·Bird

These birds live in small groups consisting of other Puna teals, but sometimes silver teals as well. These birds have long-term relationships, with mating males and females raising their young together.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span10-15 years
  • Body size19 in. long
  • Native habitat Inland wetlands of western South America
  • DietSeeds, small fish, snails, crustaceans
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