Cinnamon Teal: ( Anas cyanoptera)

A western relative of the more widespread Blue-Winged Teal, this is a sociable species that travels in small, fast flocks. Males of the two species look very different, but their close relationship is revealed by the females, which are very similar and distinguishable only at close range and in good light. Their habitat are shallow marshes and the margins of pools in open country and mountain areas. They feed upon seeds and plant stems, but the diet includes small mollusks and insects.