Least ConcernOmnivoreWetlandCavity nestLarge · 488 g
About the Sunda Teal
The Sunda teal, also known as the Bebek cokelat or Itik benjut, is a dabbling duck found in open wetlands in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The species formerly included the Andaman teal Anas albogularis and the grey teal, Anas gracilis as subspecies, but is currently considered monotypic.
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Where the Sunda Teal lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Australia.
When to see the Sunda Teal
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Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Andaman TealAnas albogularisThe species is dark brown with buffy markings.
Meller's DuckAnas melleriThe Meller's duck resembles a large female mallard.
Auckland TealAnas aucklandicaThe 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.
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