The Puna Teal is a dabbling duck and used to be considered a sub-species of the Silver Teal. Puna means a type of dry tussock grass moorland of the high Andes above 4000 metres where this bird is found. This duck has a similar plumage to the Hottentot Teal and the Silver Teal.

Size

Typical Adult is 48-51cm (19-20in).

Food

Aquatic plants, seeds, and insects.

Habitat/Range

High altitude freshwater lakes, marshes, and pools in south America:- Andes of Peru, west Bolivia, north Chile, and extreme north west Argentina.

Breeding

November to January in northern Chile and July to August in Peru.

Eggs

5 to 7 (creamy-white or pinkish colour).

River Cottage's collection of Teals changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock

£165 per pair

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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

+44 (0)1223 845255
+44 (0)7980 386693

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