CHILEAN TEAL

Chilean Teal are lovely little birds with great personalities. They tend to be extremely docile and get on well with other species. They also breed extremely well in captivity.

Size

Typical Adult is 51-58cm (20-23in).

Food

Mainly aquatic plants, seeds, weeds, pondweed, sedge, also small invertebrates and insect larvae.

Habitat/Range

Wetlands, lakes, swamps, marshes, and well-wooded highland streams in southern and eastern Africa.

Breeding

Nest all year round peaking from December to April.

Eggs

6 to 12 (ivory colour).

£85 per pair