Yellow-billed Teal
Anas flavirostris
The Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris) is a common ducks, swans, and geese found in 17 countries, weighing about 434 g. The yellow-billed teal is a South American species of duck.
About the Yellow-billed Teal
The yellow-billed teal is a South American species of duck. Like other teals, it belongs to the diverse genus Anas; more precisely it is one of the "true" teals of subgenus Nettion. It occurs in Argentina, the Falkland Islands, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Brazil. It has also established itself in South Georgia, where it was first recorded breeding in 1971, and has been recorded as far east as Tristan da Cunha. It inhabits freshwater wetlands, preferring palustrine habitat to rivers. Considering its wide range and local abundance, it is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
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How to identify it
The namesake bill is bright yellow with a black tip and a black band along the ridge of the culmen. The species is somewhat similar to the larger yellow-billed pintail, but has a darker head, shorter neck and plain grayish sides.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in France, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Colombia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain.
When to see it
The Yellow-billed Teal can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow-billed Teal?
- The namesake bill is bright yellow with a black tip and a black band along the ridge of the culmen. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow-billed Teal?
- The Yellow-billed Teal is a large sized bird weighing about 434 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-billed Teal?
- The Yellow-billed Teal occurs in 17 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-billed Teal?
- The Yellow-billed Teal is most easily confused with the Yellow-billed Pintail, the Eastern Spot-billed Duck and the Yellow-billed Duck.
- Is the Yellow-billed Teal endangered?
- The Yellow-billed Teal is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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