Madagascar Teal
Anas bernieri
This duck feeds in shallow waters by filtering food items, like small invertebrates and plant matter.
They are found in coastal lakes, mangrove forests and estuaries.
Conservation
The total population is decreasing rapidly. Habitat loss and disturbance due to prawn farming, rice cultivation, and hunting are major threats to this species.
- Species
- Madagascar Teal
- Length
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 0.3-0.4 kg
- Eggs per nest
- 2-10
- Range
- West coast of Madagascar
- Conservation status
- Endangered
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