Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica

Near Threatened

กว้างปีก

27.0 cm

น้ำหนัก

522.25 g

วงศ์ตระกูล

Anatidae

อันดับ

Anseriformes

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 522.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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เกี่ยวกับเรา

A tiny flightless teal with dark brown plumage and a green speculum. Endemic to the Auckland Islands subantarctic group. Wings are reduced, making it completely flightless. Survives only on predator-free islands. Feeds mainly on invertebrates along freshwater streams.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
กว้างปีก	27.0 cm	10.6 in
น้ำหนัก	522.25 g	18.42 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

Dark chocolate-brown plumage; males have iridescent dark green head and white eye-ring. Females dark brown with white eye-ring. Near-flightless. Iridescent speculum. Flightless wings. Auckland Islands endemic.

Habitat & Range

Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

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Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.

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เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.

อนุกรมวิทยา

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

Distribution

Auckland Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Where does the Auckland Teal live?

Restricted to predator-free islands of the Auckland Islands subantarctic group (Adams, Disappointment, Ewing islands). Inhabits dense tussock grassland, scrub, and freshwater streams.

Is the Auckland Teal endangered?

The Auckland Teal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Auckland Teal nest?

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-35 days. Fledging: 50-70 days.

What does the Auckland Teal sound like?

Female gives a short, nasal quack; male produces a barely audible high note. Nearly flightless; extremely quiet and seldom vocal; calls are reduced even compared with other flightless island teals.

How big is the Auckland Teal?

The Auckland Teal has a wingspan of 27.0 cm, weight of 522.25 g.

What order and family does the Auckland Teal belong to?

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.