Brazilian Teal vs Spotted Whistling-duck
Amazonetta brasiliensis 비교 대상 Dendrocygna guttata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Brazilian Teal | Spotted Whistling-duck |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Amazonetta brasiliensis | Dendrocygna guttata |
| 목 | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| 과 | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | — | — |
| 날개 폭 | 36.1 cm (14.2 in) | 41.3 cm (16.3 in) |
| 체중 | 468.0 g (16.51 oz) | 677.5 g (23.90 oz) |
| 식성 | Dabbles for aquatic invertebrates and seeds; diet shifts toward plant material outside breeding season; forages … | Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to … |
| 산란 수 | 6-11 | 10-11 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Brazilian Teal
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, flooded forest, and rice paddies across tropical and subtropical South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to northern Argentina. Tolerates natural and agricultural wetlands.
Spotted Whistling-duck
Freshwater wetlands, rice fields, streams, and forest pools in New Guinea, Sulawesi, the Philippines, and Moluccas. Often found near forested rivers and seasonal swamps at low elevations.
Song & Call Comparison
Brazilian Teal
Male produces a nasal, whistled wheee-oh note; female gives a short, sharp quack. Pairs call back and forth with clear whistled exchanges along Amazonian rivers.
Spotted Whistling-duck
A musical, high whistle similar to other whistling-ducks. Call is softer and less far-carrying than White-faced or Black-bellied species. Given in flight and on water.
Geographic Range & Migration
Brazilian Teal
Breeds in Eurasia and winters in tropical regions from Africa to Southeast Asia. Migratory over broad fronts.
Spotted Whistling-duck
Ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa in open woodland and savanna. Largely sedentary with local seasonal movements to water.
보전 상태
Brazilian Teal
Spotted Whistling-duck
How to Tell Them Apart
Brazilian Teal
Males have red bill and legs; brown body with dark brown back, gray head, buff-white face, and dark crown. Females have pale supercilium and paler face. Both show iridescent green …
Spotted Whistling-duck
Dark brown above; head and neck dark brown. Underparts heavily spotted white on dark brown ground, giving spotted appearance. Flanks with bold white spots. Pink-red bill and legs. Sexes similar.
About These Birds
Brazilian Teal
갈색 깃털, 붉은 부리와 발, 수컷의 특징적인 분청색 날개를 가진 작고 단단한 청둥오리. 남미 아마존 유역과 라플라타 강 하류 유역의 강가 삼림과 습지에 서식한다.
Spotted Whistling-duck
옆구리에 굵은 흰 반점, 주황-붉은 부리와 다리, 엷은 얼굴을 가진 소형 어두운 갈색 홍따오기. 뉴기니·필리핀·인도네시아의 열대 습지에 서식. 종종 담수 개울과 침수 초원 근처에서 발견. 다른 홍따오기보다 덜 사회적.