Yellow-billed Teal
Anas flavirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-flavirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.2 cm and a weight of 609 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A small brown teal with a distinctive bright yellow bill, dark crown, green speculum with white borders, and orange legs. Widespread in South American highland and lowland wetlands. One of the most common ducks in the Andes. Gregarious; forms large flocks outside breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 38,2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 609,0 g | 21.48 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Brownish-gray body finely mottled with dark spots. Diagnostic bright yellow bill with dark culmen stripe. Speculum iridescent green. Head grayish-brown, slightly darker crown. Sexes similar. Andean and Patagonian lakes.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, and bogs from sea level to 4,500 m across South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Tierra del Fuego. Common at high-altitude Andean lakes and puna wetlands.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-35 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Số Trứng
5-13
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Male utters a high-pitched, clear whistle; female gives a soft, muffled quack. Quiet calls suit the high-altitude Andean wetlands where this teal forages in shallow freshwater.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Họ | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Loài | Anas flavirostris |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Teal has been recorded in 9 countries.
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