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Sunda Teal

Anas gibberifrons

Near Threatened

Envergure

38,7 cm

Poids

409,25 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

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
Envergure	38,7 cm	15.2 in
Poids	409,25 g	14.44 oz

Identification

Plumage

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.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Breeds in the prairie pothole region and northern boreal zone; winters along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of North America.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for aquatic invertebrates, molluscs, and plant matter; diet varies with habitat between freshwater and coastal areas.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

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

Taille de la couvée

7-8

Son

Chant

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.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Sunda Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Sunda Teal eat?

Dives for aquatic invertebrates, molluscs, and plant matter; diet varies with habitat between freshwater and coastal areas.

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.