Auckland Teal
Anas aucklandica
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A tiny flightless teal with dark brown plumage and a green speculum. Endemic to the Auckland Islands subantarctic group. Wings are reduced, making it completely flightless. Survives only on predator-free islands. Feeds mainly on invertebrates along freshwater streams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 522.25 g | 18.42 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark chocolate-brown plumage; males have iridescent dark green head and white eye-ring. Females dark brown with white eye-ring. Near-flightless. Iridescent speculum. Flightless wings. Auckland Islands endemic.
Habitat & Range
Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.
Geographic Range
Breeds in Arctic and sub-Arctic North America; winters on Pacific and Atlantic coasts south to California and the Carolinas.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by hard-shelled prey in coastal habitats.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Sound
Song
Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas aucklandica |
Distribution
Auckland Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family