THE LIVINGSTON RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY

Chestnut-breasted Teal

Chestnut-breasted Teal

A cavity-nesting teal, the Chestnut Teal has responded positively to the erection of artificial nest boxes in disturbed habitats. Unlike most ducks, male Chestnut Teal will accompany and defend young broods of ducklings.

  Latin name: Anas castanea
Weight: Male: 450g Female: 450g
Eggs: 8-12 Incubation: 26 days
Range: Australia, primarily coastal regions

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