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Brown Teal

Anas chlorotis

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
39,3 cm
الوزن
683,6 g
الفصيلة
Anatidae
الرتبة
Anseriformes

The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 683.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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حول

A small brown duck with white eye-ring in males, dark brown plumage with chestnut flanks, and green speculum. Formerly widespread; now largely restricted to offshore islands and Northland, New Zealand. Endangered; predator control essential for survival.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 39,3 cm 15.5 in
الوزن 683,6 g 24.11 oz

التعرف

الريش

Dark brown body with fine mottling. Males have iridescent green head sheen, white eye-ring, and chestnut breast. Females duller and browner with paler face and white eye-ring. Iridescent green speculum. New Zealand endemic.

Habitat & Range

Dense shrubland, forest streams, freshwater ponds, and coastal wetlands in northern New Zealand, especially Northland and predator-free offshore islands. Most active at dusk and dawn.

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

5-6

الصوت

الغناء

Female gives a soft, nasal quacking call; male produces a high, whistled peep. Both sexes are quiet; unobtrusive calls suit this threatened New Zealand nocturnal duck.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Brown Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Where does the Brown Teal live?
Dense shrubland, forest streams, freshwater ponds, and coastal wetlands in northern New Zealand, especially Northland and predator-free offshore islands. Most active at dusk and dawn.
Is the Brown Teal endangered?
The Brown Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Brown Teal nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Brown Teal sound like?
Female gives a soft, nasal quacking call; male produces a high, whistled peep. Both sexes are quiet; unobtrusive calls suit this threatened New Zealand nocturnal duck.
How big is the Brown Teal?
The Brown Teal has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 683.6 g.
What order and family does the Brown Teal belong to?
The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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