Sharp-winged Teal
Anas flavirostris oxyptera
Class
Aves
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Sharp-winged Teal
Range
Highland areas of South America, including Peru, northern Chile, and Argentina
Size
Length: 15 - 17 in
Habitat
Freshwater wetlands, lakes, and marshes
Young
Clutch: 5 - 8 eggs
Incubation: 25 days
Diet
Omnivorous; including insects, larvae, crustaceans, aquatic vegetation, seeds, and roots
IUCN Status
Least Concern