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Chestnut Teal

Anas castanea

Least Concern

翼展

40.4 cm

体重

662.25 g

科

Anatidae

目

Anseriformes

关于

栗鸭（Anas castanea）是一种小型鸭，雄鸟头部具华丽虹彩绿色，体羽栗色，具绿色翼镜。属鸭科（Anatidae），特产于澳大利亚南部，分布于各类湿地，是澳大利亚最迷人的小型鸭之一。

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	40.4 cm	15.9 in
体重	662.25 g	23.36 oz

识别

羽毛

Strong dimorphism. Males have iridescent dark green head; rich chestnut underparts with white flank patch. Brown back; dark undertail. Females mottled brown with pale face. Iridescent green speculum. Australian coastal.

Habitat & Range

Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

分布范围

Breeds in the north-central prairies; winters along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.

Diet & Feeding

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in shallow water; diet heavier in molluscs in coastal wintering areas.

保护状况

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.

产卵数

5-17

声音

鸣唱

Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.

分类学

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

Distribution

Chestnut Teal has been recorded in 8 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

countries highlighted

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

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常见问题

What does the Chestnut Teal eat?

Eats molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; dives in shallow water; diet heavier in molluscs in coastal wintering areas.

Where does the Chestnut Teal live?

Coastal and estuarine wetlands, saltmarshes, estuaries, and coastal freshwater lakes in southeastern and southwestern Australia. More closely tied to coastal habitats than most Australian ducks.

Is the Chestnut Teal endangered?

The Chestnut Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Chestnut Teal nest?

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 23-29 days. Fledging: 56-80 days.

What does the Chestnut Teal sound like?

Female produces a loud, emphatic quacking series; male gives a high, whistled note. The female's resonant quacking call is a familiar sound of southern Australian coastal wetlands.

How big is the Chestnut Teal?

The Chestnut Teal has a wingspan of 40.4 cm, weight of 662.25 g.

What order and family does the Chestnut Teal belong to?

The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.