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Salvadori's Teal

Salvadorina waigiuensis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
37,2 cm
Khối Lượng
345,6666666666667 g
Họ
Anatidae
Bộ
Anseriformes

The Salvadori's Teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.2 cm and a weight of 345.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A small brown torrent-adapted duck with a yellow bill, spotted body, and barred flanks. Endemic to New Guinea's mountain rivers. Often compared to New Zealand's Blue Duck in ecological niche. Inhabits fast-flowing alpine streams. Poorly studied; listed as Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 37,2 cm 14.6 in
Khối Lượng 345,6666666666667 g 12.19 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Dark brown plumage with fine pale spotting and barring throughout. Head dark brown; underparts barred brown and buff. Yellow bill with dark tip. Legs and feet yellow. Unique highland New Guinea torrent specialist.

Habitat & Range

Fast-flowing clear mountain streams and rivers at 1,000–3,900 m on New Guinea. Requires clean turbulent water with abundant aquatic invertebrates. Avoids lowland and polluted rivers.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Incubation: 28 days.

Số Trứng

3-4

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

A soft, piping whistle from New Guinea mountain streams. Relatively poorly known; call is a gentle, reedy note. Behavior and vocalizations remain incompletely documented.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Họ Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Salvadorina
Loài Salvadorina waigiuensis

Distribution

Salvadori's Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Where does the Salvadori's Teal live?
Fast-flowing clear mountain streams and rivers at 1,000–3,900 m on New Guinea. Requires clean turbulent water with abundant aquatic invertebrates. Avoids lowland and polluted rivers.
Is the Salvadori's Teal endangered?
The Salvadori's Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Salvadori's Teal nest?
Incubation: 28 days.
What does the Salvadori's Teal sound like?
A soft, piping whistle from New Guinea mountain streams. Relatively poorly known; call is a gentle, reedy note. Behavior and vocalizations remain incompletely documented.
How big is the Salvadori's Teal?
The Salvadori's Teal has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 345.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Salvadori's Teal belong to?
The Salvadori's Teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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