Chestnut Teal
Anas castanea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-castanea"></birdfyi-bird>The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.4 cm and a weight of 662.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small duck with males having a gorgeous iridescent green head, rich chestnut body, and green speculum with white border. Females are brown and hard to distinguish from Grey Teal. Endemic to Australia; common in coastal southeastern and southwestern Australia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 40,4 cm | 15.9 in |
| Gewicht | 662,25 g | 23.36 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Strong dimorphism. Males have iridescent dark green head; rich chestnut underparts with white flank patch. Brown back; dark undertail. Females mottled brown with pale face. Iridescent green speculum. Australian coastal.
Habitat & Range
Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.
Gelegegröße
5-17
Lautgebung
Gesang
Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Arten | Anas castanea |
Distribution
Chestnut Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.
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