Andaman Teal

Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
37,4 cm
Gewicht
370,0 g
Familie
Anatidae
Ordnung
Anseriformes

Endemism defines the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis): the entire population is confined to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, and the birds are non-migratory. A small dabbling duck of the family Anatidae, it is dark brown and mottled, with a pale throat and face set against a darker crown, an iridescent green speculum, a grey bill and greyish legs. Sexes are alike. It occupies freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes and mangrove-fringed inlets, and remains one of the least-studied ducks in Asia. Habitat loss and hunting are the principal pressures on the island population. Recorded birds average about 370 g with a wingspan near 37 cm.

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A small dark brown teal with a white throat and chin patch, green speculum, and dark bill. Endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat loss and hunting. One of the least-known ducks in Asia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 37,4 cm 14.7 in
Gewicht 370,0 g 13.05 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Dark brown mottled plumage; pale throat and face contrasting with dark crown. Iridescent green speculum. Bill gray; legs grayish. Sexes similar. Endemic to Andaman Islands; near-threatened island population.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes, and mangrove-fringed inlets on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal. Non-migratory; restricted entirely to this island group.

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV,PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

Gelegegröße

7-8

Lautgebung

Gesang

Female produces a soft, descending quacking series; male gives a subdued whistle. Low-pitched, unobtrusive calls rarely heard; this Near Threatened island teal is generally quiet.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Anseriformes (Wasservögel)
Familie Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne)
Genus Anas
Arten Anas albogularis

Distribution

Andaman Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Where does the Andaman Teal live?
Freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes, and mangrove-fringed inlets on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal. Non-migratory; restricted entirely to this island group.
Is the Andaman Teal endangered?
The Andaman Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Andaman Teal nest?
Nest type: CV,PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
What does the Andaman Teal sound like?
Female produces a soft, descending quacking series; male gives a subdued whistle. Low-pitched, unobtrusive calls rarely heard; this Near Threatened island teal is generally quiet.
How big is the Andaman Teal?
The Andaman Teal has a wingspan of 37.4 cm, weight of 370.0 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Teal belong to?
The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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