The Puna teal is 19 inches (480 mm) long, similar in size to a wood duck.
They have a black cap that extends to below the eyes.
Their lower face and neck are creamy white.
Their upper tail coverts are gray, and their rear flanks are dark brown with thin stripes.
Back, chest and lower flanks are light coffee with dark brown spots.
Their bill is large, light blue with a black line down the middle.
The Puna teal is 19 inches (480 mm) long, similar in size to a wood duck. They have a black cap that extends to below the eyes. Their lower face and neck are creamy white. Their upper tail coverts are gray, and their rear flanks are dark brown with thin stripes. Back, chest and lower flanks are light coffee with dark brown spots. Their bill is large, light blue with a black line down the middle.
Puna teal