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Sunda Teal

Anas gibberifrons

Near Threatened
Envergadura
38,7 cm
Peso
409,25 g
Familia
Anatidae
Orden
Anseriformes

The Sunda Teal (Anas gibberifrons) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (patos, gansos y cisnes), within the order Anseriformes (aves acuáticas). 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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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
Envergadura 38,7 cm 15.2 in
Peso 409,25 g 14.44 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

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.

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV,SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

7-8

Sonido

Canto

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.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Anseriformes (Aves Acuáticas)
Familia Anatidae (Patos, Gansos y Cisnes)
Genus Anas
Especies Anas gibberifrons

Distribution

Sunda Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Where does the Sunda Teal live?
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rice paddies, and coastal wetlands on Indonesian islands including Java, Sulawesi, and the Lesser Sundas. Non-migratory; resident on oceanic islands.
Is the Sunda Teal endangered?
The Sunda Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Sunda Teal nest?
Nest type: CV,SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
What does the Sunda Teal sound like?
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.
How big is the Sunda Teal?
The Sunda Teal has a wingspan of 38.7 cm, weight of 409.25 g.
What order and family does the Sunda Teal belong to?
The Sunda Teal (Anas gibberifrons) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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