Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica

Near Threatened

Wingspan

27.0 cm

Weight

522.25 g

Family

Anatidae

Order

Anseriformes

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 522.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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About

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.

🏖️ Coastal 🌿 Wetland

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

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.

Present Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Auckland Teal live?

Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.

Is the Auckland Teal endangered?

The Auckland Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Auckland Teal nest?

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.

What does the Auckland Teal sound like?

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.

How big is the Auckland Teal?

The Auckland Teal has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 522.25 g.

What order and family does the Auckland Teal belong to?

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.