Birds of the World

Anatidae : Swans, Geese & Ducks

Chestnut Teal

Anas castanea

Wilson's Promontory, VIC, Australia - October 2010

Chestnut Teal is endemic to southern Australia where it is locally common but is generally only encountered in pairs or small groups.

Wilson's Promontory, VIC, Australia - October 2010

It prefers coastal wetland habitats, such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and coastal marshes, and is less common on inland wetland habitats.

Wilson's Promontory, VIC, Australia - October 2010

Females are very similar to Grey Teal but the crown is darker, the face a richer buff in colour and the throat and breast are more heavily speckled.

female - Wilson's Promontory, VIC, Australia - October 2010

female - Wilson's Promontory, VIC, Australia - October 2010