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Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera)
The Cinnamom Teal breeds in wetlands near open water. Incubation is 21-25 days, and the typical clutch is 4-16 eggs. Only one clutch is laid per year. The primary diet consists of seeds and green plant matter.
Similar Species: The male Cinnamom Teal is unmistakle. Adult females and immature birds can appear similar to blue or green-winged teal.
For more information on this bird, see the Patuxent Bird Indentifcation InfoCenter Site: CinnamonTeal Page.
The Wood Duck breeds in wetlands near open water. Incubation is 28-37 days, and the typical clutch is 8-15 eggs. One clutch per year is common, but occasionally two clutches are laid. The primary diet consists of seeds, green plant matter, fruit, and nuts.
Similar Species. The wood duck is clearly distinguishable from other waterfowl.
For more information on this bird, see the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter Site: Wood Duck Page.
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)
The Northern Shoveler breeds in wetlands near open water. Incubation is 22-25days, and the typical clutch is 6-14 eggs. Only clutch is hatchched per year. The primary diet consists of seeds and green plant matter.
Similar Species. The Northern Shoveler is clearly distinguishable from other waterfowl.
For more information on this bird, see the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter Site: Northern Shoveler Page.