Madagascar Teal
Anas bernieri
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A small brown teal with fine spotted plumage, red eye, and blue-green speculum. Endemic to Madagascar. Endangered; restricted to mangroves, coastal wetlands, and freshwater areas of western Madagascar. Threatened by habitat destruction and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 38,9 cm | 15.3 in |
| Poids | 365,0 g | 12.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Plain warm brown plumage with faint spotting; head slightly paler buff-brown. Orange-pink bill. Dull reddish-brown speculum. Orange legs. Sexes similar. Endangered Madagascar endemic; mangrove and coastal wetland specialist.
Habitat & Range
Mangroves, coastal lagoons, freshwater lakes, and rivers of western Madagascar. Endangered; restricted to small fragmented wetland areas. Nests in mangrove cavities or tree holes near water.
Répartition géographique
Breeds across northern and central North America; winters in the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates year-round.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 45-49 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-10
Son
Chant
Female gives a nasal, quacking series; male utters a soft whistle. Extremely rare; calls resemble Grey Teal but slightly softer; heard only in restricted Malagasy freshwater habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Espèces | Anas bernieri |
Distribution
Madagascar Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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