Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera)

Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas

	General Description: Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) are sexually dimorphic pond ducks. Males are reddish-brown (chestnut) overall with black hind quarters, and females are mottled brown overall. Both genders have patches of light blue and green feathers on the upper surface of the wing that usually is concealed, but shows in flight. Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes.
	Where to Find: Cinnamon Teal are not common around Las Vegas, but look for them at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Comments: Winter visitors to Las Vegas.
	In flight, Cinnamon Teal show blue and green on upper wing surface.
	In flight, Cinnamon Teal show white under the wings.
	Two male Cinnamon Teal in shallow water at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
	Female Cinnamon Teal showing blue speculum.
	Male Cinnamon Teal.
	Male Cinnamon Teal fluffing up before flight.
	Cinnamon Teal in early morning light at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
	Female and male Cinnamon Teal in early morning light at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
	Female Cinnamon Teal in early morning light at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
	Cinnamon Teal male
	Cinnamon Teal, two pairs
	Cinnamon Teal male
	Cinnamon Teal male in flight; note the blue and green wing patches
	Cinnamon Teal male in flight; note the broad white patch under the wing
	Cinnamon Teal male in flight.

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