Yellow-billed Teal
Anas flavirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-flavirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.2 cm and a weight of 609 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A small brown teal with a distinctive bright yellow bill, dark crown, green speculum with white borders, and orange legs. Widespread in South American highland and lowland wetlands. One of the most common ducks in the Andes. Gregarious; forms large flocks outside breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Weight | 609.0 g | 21.48 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brownish-gray body finely mottled with dark spots. Diagnostic bright yellow bill with dark culmen stripe. Speculum iridescent green. Head grayish-brown, slightly darker crown. Sexes similar. Andean and Patagonian lakes.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, and bogs from sea level to 4,500 m across South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Tierra del Fuego. Common at high-altitude Andean lakes and puna wetlands.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Clutch Size
5-13
Sound
Song
Male utters a high-pitched, clear whistle; female gives a soft, muffled quack. Quiet calls suit the high-altitude Andean wetlands where this teal forages in shallow freshwater.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas flavirostris |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Teal has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family