Puna Teal Spatula (prev.Anas) puna

Puna Teal
Puna Teal
The Puna Teal is native to the high lakes and ponds of the Andes.
Puna Teal
Puna Teal
Puna Teal
It was previously thought to be a subspecies of the similar-looking Silver Teal. The Puna has no yellow on its blue/black bill, has clear white cheeks and a black cap.
Puna Teal
The chest is spotted like that of the male Ringed Teal.
Puna Teal
Puna Teal
The Puna has closer stripes on the side than the Silver Teal.
Puna Teal
Puna Teal
Puna Teal
Male and female have similar plumage.