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Near Threatened

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Auckland Teal

Anas aucklandica

Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Australia & Oceania.

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The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 499 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
Genus Anas
Species aucklandica

Where it lives

Auckland Is. (south of South I., New Zealand)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 499 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

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Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Auckland 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 Auckland Teal is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Auckland Is. (s of South I., New Zealand).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 499 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 7.5 cm.

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 42 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Auckland Teal?

The Auckland Teal is a large bird that weighs around 499 g.

Where does the Auckland Teal live?

The Auckland Teal is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Auckland Is. (s of South I., New Zealand), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Auckland Teal belong to?

The Auckland Teal (Anas aucklandica) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.

What does the Auckland Teal eat?

The Auckland Teal hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Auckland Teal migrate?

The Auckland Teal is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

Is the Auckland Teal endangered?

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

How large is the Auckland Teal's range?

The Auckland Teal has a mapped global range of about 42 km².