The Cinnamon Teal is named for the male's rich rusty plumage, which presents a striking contrast to their bright blue and green wing patches. However, this plumage is visible only in the breeding season, and for the remainder of the year the males resemble the subtler mottled females.
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
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Cinnamon Teal
Status and Trends
Distribution
Methods
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Summary
Trend
Moderate Increase
Confidence: High
Goal
Within Goal Range
The Cinnamon Teal is at the northern edge of its breeding range in southern British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. There are approximately 23,000 individuals in Canada, which represents 6% of the global population and a low degree of responsibility for Canada. Based on the Breeding Bird Survey, the population has experienced a moderate increase relative to 1970. Confidence in this assessment is high because survey coverage is good and precision in the trend is high. The national population of Cinnamon Teal is within its goal range.
Migration Strategy
Short-distance
Canadian Responsibility
Population Estimates
Breeding
23,000
Annual
23,000
Global
380,000
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Summary report
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Trends from this species and others are rolled up into The State of Canada’s Birds Summary Report. Follow the link below to view the report, learn more about birds in Canada, and see how we can all help birds.
This species is included in the following analysis groups for the report:
Wetland Birds
Waterfowl
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada. 2024. The State of Canada’s Birds – Cinnamon Teal. Data accessed from NatureCounts, Birds Canada.
https://doi.org/10.71842/btr2-cr26
The State of Canada's Birds is presented in partnership by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada.
Did you know
The Cinnamon Teal is named for the male's rich rusty plumage, which presents a striking contrast to their bright blue and green wing patches. However, this plumage is visible only in the breeding season, and for the remainder of the year the males resemble the subtler mottled females.
Distribution and Occurrence
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Related readings
Summary report
View the report
Trends from this species and others are rolled up into The State of Canada’s Birds Summary Report. Follow the link below to view the report, learn more about birds in Canada, and see how we can all help birds.
This species is included in the following analysis groups for the report:
Wetland Birds
Waterfowl
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada. 2024. The State of Canada’s Birds – Cinnamon Teal. Data accessed from NatureCounts, Birds Canada.
https://doi.org/10.71842/btr2-cr26