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Birdsong field guide

Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

The Andaman Teal is a small, dark-brown dabbling duck endemic to the Andaman Islands, distinguished by its prominent white eye-ring and nocturnal tendencies.

What it sounds like

A soft, melodious whistle from the male and a sharp, repetitive quacking from the female.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Peter Boesman · IndiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Formerly classified as a subspecies of the Sunda Teal, it is now recognized as a distinct species endemic to India.
It is primarily crepuscular or nocturnal, emerging at dusk to feed in rice fields and wetlands.
The species is highly social, typically found in small flocks of 20 to 30 individuals outside of the breeding season.
The extent of the white plumage around the eye and throat is highly variable between individuals, with some appearing much paler than others.
The global population is estimated to be fewer than 1,000 individuals, leading to its classification as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat

Mangrove swamps, brackish lagoons, freshwater marshes, and flooded inland fields.

Range

Endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African Black DuckAnas sparsa American Black DuckAnas rubripes Andean TealAnas andium Auckland Islands TealAnas aucklandica Bernier's TealAnas bernieri Brown TealAnas chlorotis Campbell Islands TealAnas nesiotis Cape TealAnas capensis

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