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Brown Teal

Anas chlorotis

Near Threatened

กว้างปีก

39.3 cm

น้ำหนัก

683.6 g

วงศ์ตระกูล

Anatidae

อันดับ

Anseriformes

The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 683.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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เกี่ยวกับเรา

A small brown duck with white eye-ring in males, dark brown plumage with chestnut flanks, and green speculum. Formerly widespread; now largely restricted to offshore islands and Northland, New Zealand. Endangered; predator control essential for survival.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
กว้างปีก	39.3 cm	15.5 in
น้ำหนัก	683.6 g	24.11 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

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.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP.

จำนวนไข่

5-6

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

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.

อนุกรมวิทยา

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

Distribution

Brown Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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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.