Andean Teal

Small ducks found at high elevation lakes and wetlands in the Andes. We were lucky to see this family though at a distance on a cold, misty afternoon. Definitely on my ‘hope-for-another-chance’ list!

Scientific Name: Anas andium
Conservation Status: Least convern

Date photographed: March 2025
Location: Andes, Colombia

Info sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_teal & https://ebird.org/species/spetea3

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