About the Brazilian Teal
The Brazilian teal or Brazilian duck is the only extant species of duck in the genus Amazonetta. It is widely distributed in eastern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Amazonetta brasiliensis |
| Species Codes | bratea1, BRTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brazilian Teal belong to?
The Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Brazilian Teal?
The Brazilian teal or Brazilian duck is the only extant species of duck in the genus Amazonetta. It is widely distributed in eastern South America....
Where can I report a Brazilian Teal sighting?
You can log sightings of Brazilian Teal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bratea1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
6,799
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