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Birdsong field guide

Chestnut Teal

Anas castanea

A small, distinctive dabbling duck endemic to Australia, characterized by the male's striking iridescent green head and rich chestnut plumage.

What it sounds like

The male produces a soft, short 'preep' whistle; the female gives a loud, rapid, and descending series of quacks.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is one of the few Australian duck species capable of tolerating high-salinity environments such as saltmarshes and estuaries.
Unlike many other waterfowl, the male often remains with the female to assist in defending the nest and caring for the brood.
Females are nearly identical to Grey Teals but are distinguished by a darker throat and a more robust, louder vocalization.
They are primarily cavity nesters, often utilizing tree hollows located over or near water, but will also nest on the ground in dense vegetation.
The species is predominantly monogamous, with pair bonds often persisting throughout the year rather than just the breeding season.

Habitat

Coastal brackish lagoons, saltmarshes, estuaries, and occasionally inland freshwater wetlands.

Range

Southern and eastern Australia, including Tasmania, with occasional sightings in the northern territories.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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