Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica

Near Threatened

Envergure

27,0 cm

Poids

522,25 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

A tiny flightless teal with dark brown plumage and a green speculum. Endemic to the Auckland Islands subantarctic group. Wings are reduced, making it completely flightless. Survives only on predator-free islands. Feeds mainly on invertebrates along freshwater streams.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	27,0 cm	10.6 in
Poids	522,25 g	18.42 oz

Identification

Plumage

Dark chocolate-brown plumage; males have iridescent dark green head and white eye-ring. Females dark brown with white eye-ring. Near-flightless. Iridescent speculum. Flightless wings. Auckland Islands endemic.

Habitat & Range

Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Breeds in Arctic and sub-Arctic North America; winters on Pacific and Atlantic coasts south to California and the Carolinas.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by hard-shelled prey in coastal habitats.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-6

Son

Chant

Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famille	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Anas
Espèces	Anas aucklandica

Distribution

Auckland Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Auckland Teal eat?

Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by hard-shelled prey in coastal habitats.

Where does the Auckland Teal live?

Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.

Is the Auckland Teal endangered?

The Auckland Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Auckland Teal nest?

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.

What does the Auckland Teal sound like?

Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.

How big is the Auckland Teal?

The Auckland Teal has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 522.25 g.

What order and family does the Auckland Teal belong to?

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.