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Chestnut Teal

Anas castanea

Least Concern
翼開長
40.4 cm
体重
662.25 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.4 cm and a weight of 662.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

チェスナットティールはオーストラリア南東部に固有のカモです。雄は栗色(チェスナット色)の体に緑色の頭部が鮮やかです。沿岸の汽水湿地、潮間帯、河口に生息し、無脊椎動物、種子、水草を採食します。オーストラリア最南端まで分布する唯一のカモです。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 40.4 cm 15.9 in
体重 662.25 g 23.36 oz

識別

羽毛

Strong dimorphism. Males have iridescent dark green head; rich chestnut underparts with white flank patch. Brown back; dark undertail. Females mottled brown with pale face. Iridescent green speculum. Australian coastal.

Habitat & Range

Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.

一腹卵数

5-17

鳴き声

さえずり

Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.

分類学

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

Distribution

Chestnut Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Where does the Chestnut Teal live?
Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.
Is the Chestnut Teal endangered?
The Chestnut Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut Teal nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.
What does the Chestnut Teal sound like?
Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.
How big is the Chestnut Teal?
The Chestnut Teal has a wingspan of 40.4 cm, weight of 662.25 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut Teal belong to?
The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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