Campbell Teal
Anas nesiotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-nesiotis"></birdfyi-bird>The Campbell Teal (Anas nesiotis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.4 cm and a weight of 358.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
A tiny flightless teal with dark brown plumage in females and males with greenish-black head. Endemic to Campbell Island, New Zealand. Nearly extinct; reintroduced after eradication of Norway rats from the island. Nocturnal; feeds on invertebrates at freshwater sources.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 358.75 g | 12.65 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Very dark brown plumage; males have iridescent green head gloss and white eye-ring. Females dark brown with white eye-ring. Flightless; tiny vestigial wings. Recovered from near-extinction on Campbell Island, New Zealand.
Habitat & Range
Restricted to Campbell Island and Dent Island in the subantarctic New Zealand group. Dense tussock grassland, rocky shores, and freshwater streams. Nocturnal or crepuscular. Highly sedentary.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
5-6
Sound
Song
Female produces a very soft quacking note; male gives a faint squeak. Near-silent; rarely vocalizes; the reduced call apparatus mirrors the species' severely limited wingspan and near-flightlessness.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas nesiotis |
Distribution
Campbell Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family