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The Puna teal is endemic to the Puna region, but it is not an endangered species. After the breeding season they are found in small rafts of ducks.
Characteristics
Classification | Order: ducks, geese, swans, and relatives; family: ducks, geese and swans |
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Diet | Aquatic and marshland plants as well as microorganisms |
Habitat | Water bodies in the Andes at elevations between 4,000 and 4,800 m |
Reproduction | 5–6 eggs; incubation: 25–26 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.