Madagascar Teal
Anas bernieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-bernieri"></birdfyi-bird>Western Madagascar holds the whole range of the Madagascar Teal (Anas bernieri), a mangrove and coastal-wetland specialist scattered across small, fragmented sites. Plumage is plain warm brown with faint spotting, the head slightly paler buff-brown; the bill is orange-pink, the legs orange, and the sexes are alike. Birds occupy mangroves, coastal lagoons, freshwater lakes and rivers, nesting in mangrove cavities and tree holes close to water and laying two to ten eggs. Habitat destruction and hunting have reduced the population, and the IUCN Red List classifies the species as Endangered. Recorded birds average about 365 g with a wingspan near 39 cm.
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A small brown teal with fine spotted plumage, red eye, and blue-green speculum. Endemic to Madagascar. Endangered; restricted to mangroves, coastal wetlands, and freshwater areas of western Madagascar. Threatened by habitat destruction and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm | 15.3 in |
| Weight | 365.0 g | 12.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Plain warm brown plumage with faint spotting; head slightly paler buff-brown. Orange-pink bill. Dull reddish-brown speculum. Orange legs. Sexes similar. Endangered Madagascar endemic; mangrove and coastal wetland specialist.
Habitat & Range
Mangroves, coastal lagoons, freshwater lakes, and rivers of western Madagascar. Endangered; restricted to small fragmented wetland areas. Nests in mangrove cavities or tree holes near water.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 45-49 days.
Clutch Size
2-10
Sound
Song
Female gives a nasal, quacking series; male utters a soft whistle. Extremely rare; calls resemble Grey Teal but slightly softer; heard only in restricted Malagasy freshwater habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas bernieri |
Distribution
Madagascar Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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