Salvadori's Teal
Salvadorina waigiuensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="salvadorina-waigiuensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Salvadori's Teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.2 cm and a weight of 345.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A small brown torrent-adapted duck with a yellow bill, spotted body, and barred flanks. Endemic to New Guinea's mountain rivers. Often compared to New Zealand's Blue Duck in ecological niche. Inhabits fast-flowing alpine streams. Poorly studied; listed as Vulnerable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.2 cm | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 345.6666666666667 g | 12.19 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown plumage with fine pale spotting and barring throughout. Head dark brown; underparts barred brown and buff. Yellow bill with dark tip. Legs and feet yellow. Unique highland New Guinea torrent specialist.
Habitat & Range
Fast-flowing clear mountain streams and rivers at 1,000–3,900 m on New Guinea. Requires clean turbulent water with abundant aquatic invertebrates. Avoids lowland and polluted rivers.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Sound
Song
A soft, piping whistle from New Guinea mountain streams. Relatively poorly known; call is a gentle, reedy note. Behavior and vocalizations remain incompletely documented.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Salvadorina |
| Species | Salvadorina waigiuensis |
Distribution
Salvadori's Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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