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Bernier’s Teal
Anas bernieri
Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Africa.
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The Bernier’s Teal (Anas bernieri) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 378 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species bernieri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 378 g
- Diet
- Aquatic plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bernier’s Teal feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Bernier’s Teal is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bernier’s Teal (Anas bernieri) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF coastal w Madagascar.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 378 g, with a wing length of about 19.5 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 53,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bernier’s Teal?
The Bernier’s Teal is a large bird that weighs around 378 g.
Where does the Bernier’s Teal live?
The Bernier’s Teal is found across Africa with a range covering AF coastal w Madagascar, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Bernier’s Teal belong to?
The Bernier’s Teal (Anas bernieri) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Bernier’s Teal eat?
The Bernier’s Teal feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Does the Bernier’s Teal migrate?
The Bernier’s Teal is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bernier’s Teal endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Bernier’s Teal make?
1 real field recording of the Bernier’s Teal — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Bernier’s Teal's range?
The Bernier’s Teal has a mapped global range of about 53,000 km².
Conservation
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