About the Auckland Teal
The Auckland teal, also known as Auckland Islands teal, is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas that is endemic to Auckland Islands south of New Zealand. The species was once found throughout the Auckland Islands, but is now restricted to the islands that lack introduced predators: Adams Island, Enderby Island, Disappointment Island and a few smaller islands. An old report of "the same flightless duck" on North East Island, The Snares group most likely refers to a straggler.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in December · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Campbell TealAnas nesiotisThe Campbell teal or Campbell Island teal is a small, flightless, nocturnal species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas endemic to the Campbell Island group of New Zealand.
Bernier's TealAnas bernieriThis is a small duck, measuring 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18 in) in length, and ranging from 320 to 405 grams (11.3 to 14.3 oz) in mass; males average slightly heavier than females.
Laysan DuckAnas laysanensisThe Laysan duck is teal-sized and dark brown, with a prominent white eye-ring.
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