Cinnamon Teal Pair Foraging in Shallow Wetland Waters
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:11:19 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures a pair of cinnamon teal ducks in their natural wetland habitat. The male, on the right, displays the species' characteristic deep cinnamon-red plumage with a darker head, while the female on the left shows the typical brown mottled coloring. They swim through calm, shallow water dotted with dried reeds or grasses protruding from the surface. Yellow-green algae or aquatic vegetation is visible in the background, creating a natural wetland setting. The image was taken at the Yolo Bypass Wetlands, an important waterfowl habitat in California's Central Valley.
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