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Learn More About Hottentot Teal

Learn More About Hottentot Teal

The Hottentot Teal, also known as Spatula hottentota, is a dabbling duck species categorized under the genus Spatula. Endemic to the African continent, the Hottentot Teal was first described by English naturalist Thomas Campbell Eyton in 1838. The Hottentot Teal’s closest relatives include the Knob-billed Duck, Mallard, Indian spot-billed Duck, Baikal Teal, … Read more

Red-billed Teal (Anas erythrorhyncha)

Red-billed Teal

It is a small duck with whitish cheeks, a conspicuous chocolate brown cap, and a pinkish-red bill where it got its name. This bird prefers foraging in freshwater bodies, with plant matter and seeds forming the bulk of its diet. During its flight, light brownish yellow wings stand out opposing its all-brown … Read more