Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica)
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Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica (Gray, GR, 1844)

499 gWeight

The Auckland teal (Anas aucklandica) (Māori: Tētē kākāriki), also known as Auckland Islands teal, is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas that is endemic to Auckland Islands south of New Zealand.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Auckland teal (Anas aucklandica) (Māori: Tētē kākāriki), also known as Auckland Islands teal, is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas that is endemic to Auckland Islands south of New Zealand. The species was once found throughout the Auckland Islands, but is now restricted to the islands that lack introduced predators: Adams Island, Enderby Island, Disappointment Island and a few smaller islands. An old report of "the same flightless duck" on North East Island, The Snares group most likely refers to a straggler.

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Questions

How big is the Auckland Teal?

The Auckland Teal weighs around 499 g.

Where does the Auckland Teal live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Auckland Islands (south of South Island, New Zealand).

Is the Auckland Teal endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Auckland Teal as Near Threatened.

What does the Auckland Teal eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Auckland Teal in?

It belongs to the family Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae), order Anseriformes.

At a glance

Weight
499 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
On the water surface
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
135 mm
Tail
75 mm
Bill
45 mm
Tarsus
34 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Auckland Islands (south of South Island, New Zealand)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Ducks, Geese, Swans Anatidae
Genus
Anas

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Auckland Teal

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