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Brown Teal

Anas chlorotis

Near Threatened

Envergure

39,3 cm

Poids

683,6 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

A small brown duck with white eye-ring in males, dark brown plumage with chestnut flanks, and green speculum. Formerly widespread; now largely restricted to offshore islands and Northland, New Zealand. Endangered; predator control essential for survival.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	39,3 cm	15.5 in
Poids	683,6 g	24.11 oz

Identification

Plumage

Dark brown body with fine mottling. Males have iridescent green head sheen, white eye-ring, and chestnut breast. Females duller and browner with paler face and white eye-ring. Iridescent green speculum. New Zealand endemic.

Habitat & Range

Dense shrubland, forest streams, freshwater ponds, and coastal wetlands in northern New Zealand, especially Northland and predator-free offshore islands. Most active at dusk and dawn.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Breeds in boreal Canada; winters on the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Florida. Dives in saltwater bays and estuaries.

Diet & Feeding

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in coastal and freshwater habitats; diet shifts seasonally.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

5-6

Son

Chant

Female gives a soft, nasal quacking call; male produces a high, whistled peep. Both sexes are quiet; unobtrusive calls suit this threatened New Zealand nocturnal duck.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Brown Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Brown Teal eat?

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in coastal and freshwater habitats; diet shifts seasonally.

Where does the Brown Teal live?

Dense shrubland, forest streams, freshwater ponds, and coastal wetlands in northern New Zealand, especially Northland and predator-free offshore islands. Most active at dusk and dawn.

Is the Brown Teal endangered?

The Brown Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Brown Teal nest?

Nest type: CP.

What does the Brown Teal sound like?

Female gives a soft, nasal quacking call; male produces a high, whistled peep. Both sexes are quiet; unobtrusive calls suit this threatened New Zealand nocturnal duck.

How big is the Brown Teal?

The Brown Teal has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 683.6 g.

What order and family does the Brown Teal belong to?

The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.