Brazilian Teal vs African Pygmy-goose
Amazonetta brasiliensis 对比 Nettapus auritus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Brazilian Teal | African Pygmy-goose |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Amazonetta brasiliensis | Nettapus auritus |
| 目 | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| 科 | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 36.1 cm (14.2 in) | 29.9 cm (11.8 in) |
| 体重 | 468.0 g (16.51 oz) | 272.5 g (9.61 oz) |
| 食性 | Dabbles for aquatic invertebrates and seeds; diet shifts toward plant material outside breeding season; forages … | Filter-feeds on invertebrates and seeds; dabbles in shallow ponds; diet more plant-based outside spring breeding … |
| 产卵数 | 6-11 | 6-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Brazilian Teal
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, flooded forest, and rice paddies across tropical and subtropical South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to northern Argentina. Tolerates natural and agricultural wetlands.
African Pygmy-goose
Freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers with floating water lilies and other aquatic vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Tanzania. Nests in tree cavities near water. Highly dependent on water lily vegetation.
Song & Call Comparison
Brazilian Teal
Male produces a nasal, whistled wheee-oh note; female gives a short, sharp quack. Pairs call back and forth with clear whistled exchanges along Amazonian rivers.
African Pygmy-goose
Male produces a soft, wheezy whistle; female gives a quiet, duck-like quack. Pairs exchange rapid twittering notes during courtship on lily-covered African pools.
Geographic Range & Migration
Brazilian Teal
Breeds in Eurasia and winters in tropical regions from Africa to Southeast Asia. Migratory over broad fronts.
African Pygmy-goose
Breeds across temperate to sub-Arctic Eurasia; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
保护状况
Brazilian Teal
African Pygmy-goose
How to Tell Them Apart
Brazilian Teal
Males have red bill and legs; brown body with dark brown back, gray head, buff-white face, and dark crown. Females have pale supercilium and paler face. Both show iridescent green …
African Pygmy-goose
Tiny. Males have glossy dark green head with orange facial patch and ear spot; chestnut-orange flanks; white underparts; black and green back. Females duller with dark eye-stripe. Small yellow-green bill.
About These Birds
Brazilian Teal
巴西野鸭（Amazonetta brasiliensis）是一种小型紧凑的鸭，体羽棕色，喙和腿红色，雄鸟具独特的粉蓝色翅膀斑块。属鸭科（Anatidae），分布于南美洲广大地区的湿地，常见且适应性强。
African Pygmy-goose
A tiny jewel-like duck—one of Africa's smallest waterfowl. Males have iridescent green-and-white plumage, an orange bill, and a dark green cap; females are mottled brown. Found on lily-covered lakes in sub-Saharan Africa. Perches on water lily pads and feeds on their seeds and flowers.