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Brazilian Teal

Amazonetta brasiliensis

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
36.1 cm
น้ำหนัก
468.0 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Anatidae
อันดับ
Anseriformes

The Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.1 cm and a weight of 468 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small compact teal with brown plumage, red bill and legs, and males with a distinctive powder-blue speculum. Common in tropical lowland South America. One of the most widespread ducks in Brazil. Found in a wide range of wetland types from flooded forest to open lakes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 36.1 cm 14.2 in
น้ำหนัก 468.0 g 16.51 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

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 speculum and white inner wing.

Habitat & Range

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.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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การทำรัง

Nest type: M,O,CV. Incubation: 25-29 days.

จำนวนไข่

6-11

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

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.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
วงศ์ตระกูล Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Amazonetta
ชนิดพันธุ์ Amazonetta brasiliensis

Distribution

Brazilian Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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Where does the Brazilian Teal live?
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.
Is the Brazilian Teal endangered?
The Brazilian Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brazilian Teal nest?
Nest type: M,O,CV. Incubation: 25-29 days.
What does the Brazilian Teal sound like?
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.
How big is the Brazilian Teal?
The Brazilian Teal has a wingspan of 36.1 cm, weight of 468.0 g.
What order and family does the Brazilian Teal belong to?
The Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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