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Pé-vermelho (Brazilian Teal)

Amazonetta brasiliensis

Photo by CassioCorradi
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a small mallards. The male has red beak and wings with sparkling green. The female has a black beak and white spots at the base of the nozzle and above the eyes.

Habitat:

It can be found throughout Brazil in flooded areas.

Reference Links:

pé-vermelho (Amazonetta brasiliensis) | WikiAves - A Enciclopédia das Aves do B…

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The MnMs
Excellent shot! I love the emerald color of their wings!
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2014

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