Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

Near Threatened

طول الجناح

37,4 cm

الوزن

370,0 g

الفصيلة

Anatidae

الرتبة

Anseriformes

حول

A small dark brown teal with a white throat and chin patch, green speculum, and dark bill. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss and hunting. One of the least-known ducks in Asia.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
طول الجناح	37,4 cm	14.7 in
الوزن	370,0 g	13.05 oz

التعرف

الريش

Dark brown mottled plumage; pale throat and face contrasting with dark crown. Iridescent green speculum. Bill gray; legs grayish. Sexes similar. Endemic to Andaman Islands; near-threatened island population.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes, and mangrove-fringed inlets on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal. Non-migratory; restricted entirely to this island group.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

النطاق الجغرافي

Breeds in boreal forest wetlands of central Canada; winters along the Atlantic coast from New England to the Caribbean.

Diet & Feeding

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates by diving; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates.

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV,PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

7-8

الصوت

الغناء

Female produces a soft, descending quacking series; male gives a subdued whistle. Low-pitched, unobtrusive calls rarely heard; this Near Threatened island teal is generally quiet.

التصنيف

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
الرتبة	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
الفصيلة	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Anas
الأنواع	Anas albogularis

Distribution

Andaman Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Andaman Teal eat?

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates by diving; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates.

Where does the Andaman Teal live?

Freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes, and mangrove-fringed inlets on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal. Non-migratory; restricted entirely to this island group.

Is the Andaman Teal endangered?

The Andaman Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Andaman Teal nest?

Nest type: CV,PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

What does the Andaman Teal sound like?

Female produces a soft, descending quacking series; male gives a subdued whistle. Low-pitched, unobtrusive calls rarely heard; this Near Threatened island teal is generally quiet.

How big is the Andaman Teal?

The Andaman Teal has a wingspan of 37.4 cm, weight of 370.0 g.

What order and family does the Andaman Teal belong to?

The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.