Auckland Teal

Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica

Near Threatened
翼展
27.0 cm
体重
522.25 g
Anatidae
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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奥克兰飞羽退化鸭(Anas aucklandica)是一种极小型不会飞翔的鸭,体羽深褐色,具绿色翼镜。特产于新西兰奥克兰群岛,属鸭科(Anatidae),是该偏远亚南极岛屿的珍稀特有种。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 27.0 cm 10.6 in
体重 522.25 g 18.42 oz

识别

羽毛

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.

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1-6

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

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

Distribution

Auckland Teal has been recorded in 2 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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.

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