Andaman Teal

Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

Near Threatened
날개 폭
37.4 cm
체중
370.0 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

소개

흰 목과 턱 반점, 초록 날개, 어두운 부리가 있는 작은 짙은 갈색 청둥오리. 인도양 안다만 제도 고유종. 취약 종.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 37.4 cm 14.7 in
체중 370.0 g 13.05 oz

식별

깃털

Dark brown mottled plumage; pale throat and face contrasting with dark crown. Iridescent green speculum. Bill gray; legs grayish. Sexes similar. Endemic to Andaman Islands; near-threatened island population.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes, and mangrove-fringed inlets on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal. Non-migratory; restricted entirely to this island group.

분포 지역

Breeds in boreal forest wetlands of central Canada; winters along the Atlantic coast from New England to the Caribbean.

Diet & Feeding

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates by diving; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates.

보전 상태

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CV,PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

산란 수

7-8

소리

노래

Female produces a soft, descending quacking series; male gives a subdued whistle. Low-pitched, unobtrusive calls rarely heard; this Near Threatened island teal is generally quiet.

분류학

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

Distribution

Andaman Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Andaman Teal eat?
Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates by diving; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates.
Where does the Andaman Teal live?
Freshwater pools, rice paddies, coastal marshes, and mangrove-fringed inlets on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal. Non-migratory; restricted entirely to this island group.
Is the Andaman Teal endangered?
The Andaman Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Andaman Teal nest?
Nest type: CV,PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
What does the Andaman Teal sound like?
Female produces a soft, descending quacking series; male gives a subdued whistle. Low-pitched, unobtrusive calls rarely heard; this Near Threatened island teal is generally quiet.
How big is the Andaman Teal?
The Andaman Teal has a wingspan of 37.4 cm, weight of 370.0 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Teal belong to?
The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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