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Brown Teal

Anas chlorotis

Near Threatened
날개 폭
39.3 cm
체중
683.6 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

소개

수컷에 흰 눈 고리가 있고 짙은 갈색 깃털에 밤색 측면, 초록 날개를 가진 작은 갈색 오리. 뉴질랜드 고유종. 취약 종.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 39.3 cm 15.5 in
체중 683.6 g 24.11 oz

식별

깃털

Dark brown body with fine mottling. Males have iridescent green head sheen, white eye-ring, and chestnut breast. Females duller and browner with paler face and white eye-ring. Iridescent green speculum. New Zealand endemic.

Habitat & Range

Dense shrubland, forest streams, freshwater ponds, and coastal wetlands in northern New Zealand, especially Northland and predator-free offshore islands. Most active at dusk and dawn.

분포 지역

Breeds in boreal Canada; winters on the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Florida. Dives in saltwater bays and estuaries.

Diet & Feeding

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in coastal and freshwater habitats; diet shifts seasonally.

보전 상태

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP.

산란 수

5-6

소리

노래

Female gives a soft, nasal quacking call; male produces a high, whistled peep. Both sexes are quiet; unobtrusive calls suit this threatened New Zealand nocturnal duck.

분류학

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

Distribution

Brown 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 Brown Teal eat?
Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in coastal and freshwater habitats; diet shifts seasonally.
Where does the Brown Teal live?
Dense shrubland, forest streams, freshwater ponds, and coastal wetlands in northern New Zealand, especially Northland and predator-free offshore islands. Most active at dusk and dawn.
Is the Brown Teal endangered?
The Brown Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Brown Teal nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Brown Teal sound like?
Female gives a soft, nasal quacking call; male produces a high, whistled peep. Both sexes are quiet; unobtrusive calls suit this threatened New Zealand nocturnal duck.
How big is the Brown Teal?
The Brown Teal has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 683.6 g.
What order and family does the Brown Teal belong to?
The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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