Cinnamon Teal
Anas cyanoptera
Synopsis:
Widespread breeder in freshwater wetlands throughout the state,
and especially in lowland agricultural areas.
Habitat Associations:
strongest
Edges of Freshwater Marsh (19950 acres)
strong
Wet Montane Meadow (809 acres)
Seasonally Wet Playa (111886 acres)
Lake/Pond Shoreline & Islands (571539 acres)
Streamside/Wetland Shrubland (2171 acres)
some
Edges of Cropland/Pasture/Orchard (4518069 acres)
Relative Detectability:
Easy to spot and to confirm nesting, generally by
noting fledglings accompanied by adults.
Challenge:
Refine knowledge of distribution within montane areas of the
state.