Red-billed Teal
Anas erythrorhyncha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-erythrorhyncha"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-billed Teal (Anas erythrorhyncha) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43 cm and a weight of 648 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized teal with a distinctive red bill, dark brown cap and back, pale cheeks, and fine barring on the flanks. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, especially eastern and southern Africa. Nomadic; follows seasonal rainfall. One of Africa's most abundant ducks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 43.0 cm | 16.9 in |
| 体重 | 648.0 g | 22.86 oz |
识别
羽毛
Diagnostic bright pink-red bill with dark ridge contrasting with dark brown cap. Body brown, finely scalloped. White sides of face. Pale buff-white speculum with dark border. Sexes similar. Sub-Saharan Africa.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, pans, and flooded fields across sub-Saharan Africa from Ethiopia and Sudan south to the Cape. Nomadic; follows seasonal flooding. Very tolerant of saline conditions.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: M. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 56 days.
产卵数
5-13
声音
鸣唱
Female produces a loud, nasal quacking series; male gives a soft, nasal grunt. Both sexes call with emphatic, honking quacks that carry across African open wetlands and dams.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| 物种 | Anas erythrorhyncha |
Distribution
Red-billed Teal has been recorded in 7 countries.
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