Baikal Teal
Sibirionetta formosa
The Baikal Teal (Sibirionetta formosa) is a rare ducks, swans, and geese found in 29 countries, weighing about 434 g. The Baikal teal, also called the bimaculate duck or squawk duck, is a dabbling duck that breeds in eastern Russia and winters in East Asia.
About the Baikal Teal
The Baikal teal, also called the bimaculate duck or squawk duck, is a dabbling duck that breeds in eastern Russia and winters in East Asia.
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How to identify it
The Baikal teal has a height of 30–40 cm (11.75–15.75 in), and a weighs an average of 500 g (1 lb). At a length between 39–43 cm (15–17 in), this duck is slightly larger and longer-tailed than the common teal. The breeding male is unmistakable, with a striking green nape, yellow and black auriculars, neck, and throat. It has a dark crown, and its breast is light brown with dark spots. Its grey sides are set off on the front and rear with white bars.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Netherlands, France, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Switzerland, Myanmar (Burma), Austria, Greece.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Baikal Teal?
- The Baikal teal has a height of 30–40 cm (11.75–15.75 in), and a weighs an average of 500 g (1 lb). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Baikal Teal?
- The Baikal Teal is a large sized bird weighing about 434 g.
- Where can you see a Baikal Teal?
- The Baikal Teal occurs in 29 countries, including Japan, China, South Korea, Sweden and Taiwan.
- What birds look similar to a Baikal Teal?
- The Baikal Teal is most easily confused with the African Pygmy Goose, the Masked Duck and the Black-headed Duck.
- Is the Baikal Teal endangered?
- The Baikal Teal is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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