Puna Teal
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The Puna Teal (Anas puna) is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Anas. It was previously regarded as a subspecies of the Silver Teal.
The Puna Teal is resident in the Andes of central Peru and western Bolivia south to northern Chile and extreme north-west Argentina. It is found on the larger lakes and pools in the altiplano.
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- BirdLife International (2004). Anas puna. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 09 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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