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Andean Teal
Anas andium
Andean Teal (Anas andium) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South America.
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The Andean Teal (Anas andium) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 434 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species andium
Quick facts
- Weight
- 434 g
- Diet
- Aquatic plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andean Teal feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Andean Teal is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Andean Teal (Anas andium) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Colombia and Ecuador.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 434 g, with a wing length of about 22.4 cm and a tail of around 8.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 411,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andean Teal?
The Andean Teal is a large bird that weighs around 434 g.
Where does the Andean Teal live?
The Andean Teal is found across South America with a range covering SA Colombia and Ecuador, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Andean Teal belong to?
The Andean Teal (Anas andium) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Andean Teal eat?
The Andean Teal feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Does the Andean Teal migrate?
The Andean Teal is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Andean Teal endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Andean Teal make?
1 real field recording of the Andean 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 Andean Teal's range?
The Andean Teal has a mapped global range of about 411,000 km².
Conservation
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