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Birdsong field guide

Baikal Teal

Sibirionetta formosa

The Baikal Teal is a small, ornate dabbling duck from East Asia, famous for the male's striking green, yellow, and black 'harlequin' facial pattern.

What it sounds like

A deep, mechanical, and repetitive clucking 'wot-wot-wot' or 'prok-prok' emitted by the male.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Albert Lastukhin · Russian FederationCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the sole member of the genus Sibirionetta, having been reclassified from the genus Anas.
During winter in South Korea, they form massive, synchronized flocks that can include hundreds of thousands of individuals.
Unlike many other ducks, they are primarily nocturnal foragers during the winter months, feeding in agricultural fields.
The population has staged a dramatic recovery after a severe decline in the 20th century due to hunting and habitat loss.
The female can be distinguished from other teal by a prominent white spot at the base of the bill and a dark line behind the eye.

Habitat

Breeds in swampy tundra and taiga pools; winters on large freshwater lakes, rivers, and rice paddies.

Range

Breeds in Eastern Siberia; winters mainly in South Korea, Japan, and Southern China.

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