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Chestnut Teal

Anas castanea

Least Concern
طول الجناح
40,4 cm
الوزن
662,25 g
الفصيلة
Anatidae
الرتبة
Anseriformes

The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.4 cm and a weight of 662.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A small duck with males having a gorgeous iridescent green head, rich chestnut body, and green speculum with white border. Females are brown and hard to distinguish from Grey Teal. Endemic to Australia; common in coastal southeastern and southwestern Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 40,4 cm 15.9 in
الوزن 662,25 g 23.36 oz

التعرف

الريش

Strong dimorphism. Males have iridescent dark green head; rich chestnut underparts with white flank patch. Brown back; dark undertail. Females mottled brown with pale face. Iridescent green speculum. Australian coastal.

Habitat & Range

Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

5-17

الصوت

الغناء

Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Chestnut Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Where does the Chestnut Teal live?
Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.
Is the Chestnut Teal endangered?
The Chestnut Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut Teal nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.
What does the Chestnut Teal sound like?
Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.
How big is the Chestnut Teal?
The Chestnut Teal has a wingspan of 40.4 cm, weight of 662.25 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut Teal belong to?
The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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