AUTUMN TEAL
DESCRIPTION
The Autumn Teal, also known as the Eurasian Teal, is a small dabbling duck characterized by its distinctive green head and chestnut-brown body. It is often found in shallow wetlands and is known for its agile flight and quick movements.
FUN FACTS
- Autumn Teals are known for their rapid wing beats | They can often be seen dabbling in shallow waters | Their migration can cover thousands of kilometers
QUICK INFO
Lifespan5-10 years in the wild, up to 15 in captivity
Average Weight300-500 g
Average Length30-40 cm
Diet TypeOmnivore
Social Structuregroup — they often gather in flocks during migration and feeding.
Activity PatternDiurnal
Breeding SeasonSpring (March-May)
- Habitat
- These ducks inhabit freshwater marshes, ponds, and lakes, often favoring areas with abundant vegetation. They are also found in coastal wetlands during migration.
- Biomes
- Wetlands, Temperate Forest
- Native Range
- The Autumn Teal is native to Europe and parts of Asia, migrating to warmer regions during the winter months.
- Continent
- Europe, Asia
- Countries
- United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, China
- Diet
- Autumn Teals primarily feed on aquatic plants, seeds, and small invertebrates. They forage by dabbling in the water and grazing on vegetation.
- Diet Type
- Omnivore
- Favorite Food
- aquatic plants, seeds, invertebrates
- Social Structure
- group — they often gather in flocks during migration and feeding.
- Activity Pattern
- Diurnal
- Group Size
- 10-50
- Territorial
- 0
VU
300-500 g
Weight
30-40 cm
Length
- Coloration
- Males have a striking green head and chestnut-brown body, while females are mottled brown for camouflage.
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Males are more colorful than females.
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years in the wild, up to 15 in captivity
- Offspring per Birth
- 6-12
- Sexual Maturity
- 1 year
- Breeding Season
- Spring (March-May)
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List Status
- Population Status
- The population is currently stable, but habitat loss poses a threat.
- Wild Population Estimate
- 1,000,000-2,000,000
- Population Trend
- Stable
- Endangered
- 0
- Threats
- Main threats include habitat destruction and pollution of wetland areas. Climate change also poses a risk to their migratory patterns.
- Predators
- foxes, birds of prey
- Defense Mechanisms
- They rely on their ability to fly quickly and their camouflage to evade predators.
- Compatible Animals
- other dabbling ducks, geese
- Found in Zoos
- Uncommon