Brazilian Teal
Amazonetta brasiliensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amazonetta-brasiliensis"></birdfyi-bird>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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Giới Thiệu
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 36,1 cm | 14.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 468,0 g | 16.51 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: M,O,CV. Incubation: 25-29 days.
Số Trứng
6-11
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
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.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Họ | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Amazonetta |
| Loài | Amazonetta brasiliensis |
Distribution
Brazilian Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.
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