Auckland Teal

Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica

Near Threatened
翼開長
27.0 cm
体重
522.25 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 522.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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について

オークランドティールはニュージーランドのオークランド諸島に固有の飛べないカモです。マガモから進化した島嶼固有種で、翼が退化して飛行能力を失っています。島の森林内の池や小川に生息し、無脊椎動物、植物、種子などを採食します。外来捕食者の排除が保全の鍵です。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 27.0 cm 10.6 in
体重 522.25 g 18.42 oz

識別

羽毛

Dark chocolate-brown plumage; males have iridescent dark green head and white eye-ring. Females dark brown with white eye-ring. Near-flightless. Iridescent speculum. Flightless wings. Auckland Islands endemic.

Habitat & Range

Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.

一腹卵数

1-6

鳴き声

さえずり

Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anas
Anas aucklandica

Distribution

Auckland Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Where does the Auckland Teal live?
Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.
Is the Auckland Teal endangered?
The Auckland Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Auckland Teal nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.
What does the Auckland Teal sound like?
Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.
How big is the Auckland Teal?
The Auckland Teal has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 522.25 g.
What order and family does the Auckland Teal belong to?
The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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