Sunda Teal
Anas gibberifrons
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-gibberifrons"></birdfyi-bird>The Sunda Teal (Anas gibberifrons) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.7 cm and a weight of 409.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
A medium-sized brown teal with pale spotting, green speculum, and a high domed forehead giving the head a distinctive shape. Found on Indonesian islands from Java and Sulawesi to Lesser Sundas. Non-migratory island species. Threatened by hunting and wetland drainage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.7 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 409.25 g | 14.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown body with finely scalloped pale feather edges. Crown dark; face paler buff-brown. Bill gray. Speculum iridescent green with white borders. Flat forehead profile. Sexes similar. Sunda Islands wetland specialist.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rice paddies, and coastal wetlands on Indonesian islands including Java, Sulawesi, and the Lesser Sundas. Non-migratory; resident on oceanic islands.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Clutch Size
7-8
Sound
Song
Female gives a nasal, descending quacking series; male utters a soft whistle. Calls resemble Grey Teal; heard across Indonesian and Philippine freshwater marshes and tidal ponds.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas gibberifrons |
Distribution
Sunda Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family