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The male with the red bill, red legs and white cheeks is on the left; the female on the right.

Amazonetta brasiliensis

[edit] Identification

Light brown; male - red bill and legs, pale grey area on side of head and neck.

[edit] Distribution

Uruguay, northern Argentina, Venezuela, northern and central Brazil.

[edit] Taxonomy

There are 3 subspecies:

• A b brasiliensis
• A b ipecutiri
• A b obscurus

[edit] Habitat

Freshwater lakes and pools with dense vegetation nearby.

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes seeds, fruits, roots and insects.

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