Andaman Teal
NameAndaman Teal
Common NameAndaman Teal
Scientific NameAnas albogularis
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, with paler underparts. A distinctive white eye-ring encircles the eye, and a prominent white patch is visible at the base of the bill. The wings feature a white speculum, visible in flight or at rest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft quacks and whistles, typical of dabbling ducks, often heard during courtship or alarm.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andaman Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, India.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-ring, white patch at bill base, dark brown plumage, white speculum on wing
Description
The Andaman Teal is a small, dark brown dabbling duck endemic to the Andaman Islands. It is characterized by a prominent white eye-ring and a white patch at the base of its bill. This species inhabits freshwater and brackish wetlands, feeding on a mixed diet of plant matter and invertebrates.
