Hottentot Teal Spatula (prev.Anas) hottentota

Hottentot Teal
Hottentot Teal drake (above)
Hottentot Teal
Hottentot Teal
The Hottentot Teal duck (female - above) has similar plumage and bill to the male.
The Hottentot Teal is native to sub-Saharan Africa. In eastern and southern Africa it migrates but in western Africa it remains sedentary.
Hottentot Teal
Hottentot Teal
Hottentot Teal
The Hottentot Teal of Africa is a little similar (plumage, patterning, dark crown, light cheek, blue bill) to the Silver Teal and the Puna Teal of South America. All three were moved from genus Anas to Spatula in 2009 with shovelers, garganey and two other teals.