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Sunda Teal

Anas gibberifrons

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
38,7 cm
Berat
409,25 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 38,7 cm 15.2 in
Berat 409,25 g 14.44 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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.

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

7-8

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anas
Spesies Anas gibberifrons

Distribution

Sunda Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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.

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