The Silver Teal has a black cap which extends to just below the dark-brown eyes, black nape, a whitish lower face and throat, a pale blue beak with yellow at the base and a black line running down the middle, the neck, breast and front flanks are buff with dark brown spots, a barred rear flank, a brown back, the tail and abdomen are vermiculated grey and white, grey wings with white-bordered green speculum, and dark grey legs and feet. Both sexes are similar.
Typical Adult is 38-43cm (15-17in).
Aquatic plants, seeds, insects, larvae, molluscs, and crustaceans.
Freshwater lakes, swamps, and pools in South America. The Northern Silver Teal is found in Paraguay, southern Bolivia, and southern Brazil and the Southern Silver Teal is found in southern Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. The southernmost birds migrate to southern Brazil in the winter. Breeding Season: - Starts October to November in the south, and September to March further north.
6 to 10 (creamy pink colour).
River Cottage's collection of Teals changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock
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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details
