Salvadori's Teal
NameSalvadori's Teal
Common NameSalvadori's Teal
Scientific NameSalvadorina waigiuensis
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)59
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are dark brown, contrasting with a mottled black and white body plumage. The underparts are paler with dark spotting, and the bill is a distinctive pale yellow. Legs and feet are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft quacks and whistles, often described as a high-pitched 'whee-oo' or a low 'quack-quack'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of New Guinea, found in both Papua New Guinea and Indonesian Papua.
Identifying Featuresdark brown head, mottled black and white body, pale yellow bill, dark legs, prefers fast-flowing mountain streams
Description
Salvadori's Teal is a small, shy duck endemic to the highlands of New Guinea. It is typically found in fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers, where it forages for aquatic invertebrates. Its mottled plumage provides excellent camouflage in its rocky, forested habitat.
