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Madagascar Teal

Anas bernieri

Endangered

翼展

38.9 cm

体重

365.0 g

科

Anatidae

目

Anseriformes

关于

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Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	38.9 cm	15.3 in
体重	365.0 g	12.88 oz

识别

羽毛

Plain warm brown plumage with faint spotting; head slightly paler buff-brown. Orange-pink bill. Dull reddish-brown speculum. Orange legs. Sexes similar. Endangered Madagascar endemic; mangrove and coastal wetland specialist.

Habitat & Range

Mangroves, coastal lagoons, freshwater lakes, and rivers of western Madagascar. Endangered; restricted to small fragmented wetland areas. Nests in mangrove cavities or tree holes near water.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland

分布范围

Breeds across northern and central North America; winters in the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates year-round.

保护状况

Endangered

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 45-49 days.

产卵数

2-10

声音

鸣唱

Female gives a nasal, quacking series; male utters a soft whistle. Extremely rare; calls resemble Grey Teal but slightly softer; heard only in restricted Malagasy freshwater habitat.

分类学

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

Distribution

Madagascar Teal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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常见问题

What does the Madagascar Teal eat?

Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by hard-shelled benthic invertebrates year-round.

Where does the Madagascar Teal live?

Mangroves, coastal lagoons, freshwater lakes, and rivers of western Madagascar. Endangered; restricted to small fragmented wetland areas. Nests in mangrove cavities or tree holes near water.

Is the Madagascar Teal endangered?

The Madagascar Teal has a conservation status of Endangered.

How does the Madagascar Teal nest?

Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 45-49 days.

What does the Madagascar Teal sound like?

Female gives a nasal, quacking series; male utters a soft whistle. Extremely rare; calls resemble Grey Teal but slightly softer; heard only in restricted Malagasy freshwater habitat.

How big is the Madagascar Teal?

The Madagascar Teal has a wingspan of 38.9 cm, weight of 365.0 g.

What order and family does the Madagascar Teal belong to?

The Madagascar Teal (Anas bernieri) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.