Ringed teal

The ringed teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small duck of South American forests. It is the only species of the genus Callonetta. Usually placed with the dabbling ducks (Anatinae), this species may actually be closer to shelducks and belong in the subfamily Tadorninae; its closest relative is possibly the maned duck.

Ringed teal
Male ringed teal
Female ringed teal
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Callonetta
Delacour, 1936
Species:
C. leucophrys
Binomial name
Callonetta leucophrys
(Vieillot, 1816)
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