Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys)

Native to wet woodlands, marsh, and swamps of central South America, this popular aviary bird has been reported in Texas and Florida where they are most likely escapes or released birds. The Ringed Teal has long webbed toes and sharp claws that allow it perch in trees like Wood Ducks and Whistling-Ducks.

• Ringed Teal - eBird
• Ringed Teal- Harteman Wildfowl
• Ringed Teal - HBW Alive
• Ringed Teal - Neotropical Birds

The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer, but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again. - William Beebe, 1906

Animal Wonders

We depend on our programs & donations to help fund the care and housing for our animals, most of which are either rescues or surrenders. We seem to be always taking in new animals that need a home or different situation, their care adds up. If you would like to help support Animal Wonders, it would be greatly appreciated. We are always in need of donations, caging material, lumber, crates, aquariums, straw, & newspapers.