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Campbell Teal
Anas nesiotis
Campbell Teal (Anas nesiotis) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Australia & Oceania.
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The Campbell Teal (Anas nesiotis) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 499 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species nesiotis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 499 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Campbell Teal hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Campbell Teal is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Campbell Teal (Anas nesiotis) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Campbell I. (s of South I., New Zealand).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 499 g, with a wing length of about 12.2 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 112 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Campbell Teal?
The Campbell Teal is a large bird that weighs around 499 g.
Where does the Campbell Teal live?
The Campbell Teal is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Campbell I. (s of South I., New Zealand), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Campbell Teal belong to?
The Campbell Teal (Anas nesiotis) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Campbell Teal eat?
The Campbell Teal hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Campbell Teal migrate?
The Campbell Teal is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Campbell Teal endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Campbell Teal make?
1 real field recording of the Campbell Teal — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Campbell Teal's range?
The Campbell Teal has a mapped global range of about 112 km².
Conservation
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