Madagascar Teal

This duck is 40 to 45 cm in length, and is predominately warm brown all over with conspicuous black scalloping, heaviest on flanks and breast. It has a black speculum, and its bill is pinkish gray and slightly upturned.

The Madagascar Teal is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Madagascar Teal pair at avian breeding centerFormerly known as Bernier’s Teal, the Madagascar teal is among the rarest of all waterfowl. The species was thought to be extinct until 1969, when stragglers were rediscovered on the island of Madagascar. Biologists believe the bird faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild. The entire wild population may number less than 250 birds and is now confined to the coastal wetlands of western Madagascar. More

Madagascar teal on water Madagascar teal on waterPrint factsheet Facts - Also known as: Bernier’s teal French: Canard De Bernier, Sarcelle De Bernier, Sarcelle De Madagascar, Sarcelle Malgache De Bernier Spanish: Cerceta De Madagascar, Cerceta Malgache, Pato De Bernier Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class More

The Endangered Madagascar teal is a small, fairly delicate looking duck (4). The two sexes are very similar in appearance and the entire plumage is a uniform light reddish-brown. The throat and chin are buff coloured and the bill is pinkish-grey (5). The wing has a black patch known as the speculum or mirror, which is bordered with white (5). More

Madagascar MapThe Madagascar teal is one of the world’s rarest and least known species of wildfowl. Also known as Bernier’s teal, it was first described in 1860, but because it was so poorly known, the species was considered ‘rediscovered’ when found on lakes along the west coast of Madagascar in 1969. More

The Madagascar Teal is a small, rare duck that has sadly found its way to the endangered species list. Often called the Bernier’s Teal, the population of the Madagascar teal has dropped at an alarming rate within the last few years. Why is this What caused this sudden drop? The main reason, is the loss of their habitat to human development and use. More

The Madagascar teal is a rare small duck that lives in the wetlands and coastal forests of western Madagascar. Both sexes are brownish with a mottled head and chest and a purple-hued bill. Because of its rarity, not much is known about the ecology of the Madagascar teal, except that its numbers are in rapid decline due to hunting and habitat loss. More

The Madagascar teal first bred in captivity at Jersey Zoo. Condition of Item Very good. Refer to the glossary for definitions of terms used to describe the condition of items. Categories * Fauna > Madagascar > Birds > Anas bernieri * Art > Photography > Images of Madagascar * Art > Postcards > Madagascar BUY FROM AMAZON. More

The Madagascar teal is a small dabbling duck with a body-weight of about 400 g, known exclusively from the western domain of Madagascar, predominantly from a narrow coastal strip, typically fringed with mangrove. The plumage of the Madagascar teal is uniform, warm reddish brown with darker centres to most body feathers, giving a spotted appearance when viewed closely. More

Bernier's Teal Anas bernieri (also known as Madagascar Teal) is a duck species of the genus Anas. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found only along the west coast. This duck is 40 to 45 cm in length, and is predominately warm brown all over with conspicuous black scalloping, heaviest on flanks and breast. It has a black speculum, and its bill is pinkish gray and slightly upturned. More

There are only 1,500 Madagascar teal living in the wild. They look similar to a female Mallard found in the UK (Anas platyrhynchos), but are instead threatened with extinction. They were once one of the island’s most common inhabitants. Less forest, less shrimp, less teal - The population of Madagascar teal has fallen rapidly due to habitat destruction of their preferred mangrove forests. Teal rely on these flooded swamps for invertebrates and plant material found in the water. More

The births are the first for Madagascar teals in North America and the 13th North America first-breeding for Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Center. ìThis breeding achievement may well represent the best hope for one of the worldís most endangered species,î said Russ Williams, N.C. Zoo Society executive director. Williams pointed to recent surveys that show that the Madagascar teal is among the rarest of all waterfowl. More

In 1993 and 1995 a small collection of Madagascar Teal was captured in Western Madagascar and exported to Jersey Wildlife Trust to start a captive breeding program, in 1998 they were rewarded with the first ever captive breeding of the species. Our Teal arrived on loan from the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust. They are being housed in an aviary with Baikal Teal, Hottentots and Avocets, and I have to say they have settled in very well, although the female does chase the Baikal now and then. More

* There are only 338 Madagascar Teal in captivity and they are on loan from the Madagascar government. Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust currently has a conservation programme to increase the numbers both in captivity and in the wild. More

Madagascar Teal Anas bernieri is endemic to western Madagascar where it is restricted to mangroves and coastal wetlands. Poorly studied before Durrell initiated in-situ work in Menabe in 1992 this species is considered Endangered by IUCN. More

Madagascar Teal, is now breeding successfully at the Trust’s headquarters in Jersey, and the Alaotran Gentle Lemur is starting to make a recovery, now that hunting and burning of its habitat have been dramatically reduced thanks to an education programme targeted at local villages and schools. More

Louisville Zoo helping to save the Madagascar Teal from extinction Louisville Zoo recently hatched a Madagascar teal duckling, one of the world’s rarest members of the duck family and a species seriously threatened by extinction. There are only about 2,000 Madagascar teal ducks left in the wild (in Madagascar) and 200 in zoos. The duckling, named Gerry, was born May 20 and is the first Madagascar teal ever born at the Louisville Zoo. More

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Madagascar Teal Anas bernieri is endemic to western Madagascar where it is restricted to mangroves and coastal wetlands. Poorly studied before Durrell initiated in-situ work in Menabe in 1992 this species is considered Endangered by IUCN. Durrell More