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Grey Teal

Anas gracilis

Least Concern
날개 폭
38.4 cm
체중
504.25 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

The Grey Teal (Anas gracilis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.4 cm and a weight of 504.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

회색 틸은 오스트레일리아와 뉴질랜드에 널리 분포하며, 다양한 습지와 호수에 서식합니다. 깔끔한 회갈색 깃털을 가진 소형 오리로, 수면을 떠다니며 먹이를 찾는 행동이 특징입니다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 38.4 cm 15.1 in
체중 504.25 g 17.79 oz

식별

깃털

Pale gray-brown body finely spotted and scaled dark. Head pale gray-buff with fine dark spots. Red eye. White throat. Iridescent green speculum with white front border. Gray bill; gray legs. Sexes similar. Australian.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater and saline wetlands across Australia and New Zealand, including temporary pans, lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Highly nomadic in Australia following unpredictable rainfall. Less nomadic in New Zealand.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CV.

산란 수

7-8

소리

노래

Female gives a high, nasal descending quacking series; male produces a soft, piping whistle. The high-pitched quacking call is distinctive; flocks create a musical chattering on Australian wetlands.

분류학

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

Distribution

Grey Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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Where does the Grey Teal live?
Freshwater and saline wetlands across Australia and New Zealand, including temporary pans, lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Highly nomadic in Australia following unpredictable rainfall. Less nomadic in New Zealand.
Is the Grey Teal endangered?
The Grey Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey Teal nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Grey Teal sound like?
Female gives a high, nasal descending quacking series; male produces a soft, piping whistle. The high-pitched quacking call is distinctive; flocks create a musical chattering on Australian wetlands.
How big is the Grey Teal?
The Grey Teal has a wingspan of 38.4 cm, weight of 504.25 g.
What order and family does the Grey Teal belong to?
The Grey Teal (Anas gracilis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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