Campbell Teal (Anas nesiotis)
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Campbell Teal

Anas nesiotis (Fleming, JH, 1935)

499 gWeight

The Campbell teal or Campbell Island teal (Anas nesiotis) is a small, flightless, nocturnal species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas endemic to the Campbell Island group of New Zealand.

Vulnerable

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 Campbell teal or Campbell Island teal (Anas nesiotis) is a small, flightless, nocturnal species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas endemic to the Campbell Island group of New Zealand. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the brown teal. The plumage is similar to that of the Auckland teal, dark sepia with the head and back tinged with green iridescence, and a chestnut breast on the male, with the female dark brown all over.

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Questions

How big is the Campbell Teal?

The Campbell Teal weighs around 499 g.

Where does the Campbell Teal live?

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

Is the Campbell Teal endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Campbell Teal as Vulnerable.

What does the Campbell Teal eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Campbell 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
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
122 mm
Tail
72 mm
Bill
34 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Campbell Island (south of South Island, New Zealand)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Ducks, Geese, Swans Anatidae
Genus
Anas

Other birds in the genus Anas

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Campbell Teal

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