Red-billed Teal
Anas erythrorhyncha
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A medium-sized teal with a distinctive red bill, dark brown cap and back, pale cheeks, and fine barring on the flanks. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, especially eastern and southern Africa. Nomadic; follows seasonal rainfall. One of Africa's most abundant ducks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 43,0 cm | 16.9 in |
| Berat | 648,0 g | 22.86 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Diagnostic bright pink-red bill with dark ridge contrasting with dark brown cap. Body brown, finely scalloped. White sides of face. Pale buff-white speculum with dark border. Sexes similar. Sub-Saharan Africa.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, pans, and flooded fields across sub-Saharan Africa from Ethiopia and Sudan south to the Cape. Nomadic; follows seasonal flooding. Very tolerant of saline conditions.
Rentang Geografis
Breeds in northern Eurasia and Arctic Canada; winters on open ocean in the North Atlantic and North Pacific.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and small fish in coastal and freshwater habitats; diet shifts with prey availability.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: M. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Ukuran Sarang
5-13
Suara
Kicauan
Female produces a loud, nasal quacking series; male gives a soft, nasal grunt. Both sexes call with emphatic, honking quacks that carry across African open wetlands and dams.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famili | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Spesies | Anas erythrorhyncha |
Distribution
Red-billed Teal has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family