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Ringed Teal  Callonetta leucophrys,Geotagged,Ringed Teal,South Africa,Spring,ducks,water birds Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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  1. What a beauty, I've never seen this one before. Does it appear in your park? Posted 12 years ago
  2. Very lovely isn't it, yes we have them in the park. Posted 12 years ago
  3. It looks like its enjoying its simple life in a simple matter. Catchy! Colourful too! Posted 12 years ago

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The Ringed Teal is a small duck of South American forests. It is the only species of the genus "Callonetta". Usually placed with the dabbling ducks, this species may actually be closer to shelducks and belong in the subfamily Tadorninae; its closest relative is possibly the Maned Duck.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Dec 22, 2012. Captured Dec 22, 2012 08:53 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/1328s
  • ISO500
  • 200mm