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Cape Teal

Anas capensis

Least Concern

翼展

38.6 cm

体重

423.8333333333333 g

科

Anatidae

目

Anseriformes

关于

开普鸭（Anas capensis）是一种小型浅灰色鸭，喙粉色，眼睛橙红色，具绿色翼镜。是非洲体色最浅的鸭种。属鸭科（Anatidae），分布于撒哈拉以南非洲湿地，广泛分布但数量不多。

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	38.6 cm	15.2 in
体重	423.8333333333333 g	14.95 oz

识别

羽毛

Pale gray-brown plumage with fine dark spotting on breast. Pink bill with dark ridge. Iridescent green-and-black speculum with white borders. Pale head. Sexes similar. African saline and alkaline lake specialist.

Habitat & Range

Saline, alkaline, and freshwater lakes and pans across sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahel to South Africa. Strongly associated with soda and saline lakes in East Africa's Rift Valley. Nomadic.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

分布范围

Breeds across the Palearctic; winters on coasts from western Africa around to Southeast Asia and Australia.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; digs in mudflats; diet heavily invertebrate year-round.

保护状况

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.

产卵数

5-15

声音

鸣唱

Female gives a soft, nasal quacking series; male produces a high, piping whistle. The male's clear, piping call is unexpected for a teal; heard on Cape and Namibian estuaries.

分类学

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

Distribution

Cape Teal has been recorded in 7 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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常见问题

What does the Cape Teal eat?

Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; digs in mudflats; diet heavily invertebrate year-round.

Where does the Cape Teal live?

Saline, alkaline, and freshwater lakes and pans across sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahel to South Africa. Strongly associated with soda and saline lakes in East Africa's Rift Valley. Nomadic.

Is the Cape Teal endangered?

The Cape Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Cape Teal nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42-56 days.

What does the Cape Teal sound like?

Female gives a soft, nasal quacking series; male produces a high, piping whistle. The male's clear, piping call is unexpected for a teal; heard on Cape and Namibian estuaries.

How big is the Cape Teal?

The Cape Teal has a wingspan of 38.6 cm, weight of 423.8333333333333 g.

What order and family does the Cape Teal belong to?

The Cape Teal (Anas capensis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.