Cape Teal

This species is essentially non-migratory, although it moves opportunistically with the rains. Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is very pale and mainly grey, with a browner back and pink on the bill . The Cape Teal cannot be confused with any other duck in its range.

The Cape Teal is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Cape Teal (Anas capensis) is a 44-46 cm long dabbling duck of open wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa. This species is essentially non-migratory, although it moves opportunistically with the rains. Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is very pale and mainly grey, with a browner back and pink on the bill (young birds lack the pink). The Cape Teal cannot be confused with any other duck in its range. More

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Cape Teal are one of the few species of dabbling ducks that dive, and are surprisingly capable of swimming underwater with closed wings like true diving ducks. Other dabbling ducks dive in this way but they usually open their wings while under water. Generally Cape Teal display on any occasion throughout the year and their preflight movements are like that of other dabbler species in which neck-jerking and lateral head shaking is common. More

The Cape Teal begin laying in May and June in captivity and prefer to nest in clumps of thick grass and other vegetation. They will also use nesting boxes (I will have a sheet on building nest boxes soon). Clutches number from 7 to 9 cream-colored eggs with incubation lasting about 25-26 days. The ducklings, like all teal species, are delicate and small. If you are to allow the hen to raise her own young, make sure the aviary is escape and predator proof. More

The Cape Teal (Anas capensis) is a 44-46 cm long dabbling duck of open wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa. This species is essentially non-migratory, ... en.wikipedia. More

African Cape Teal, Cape Teal, Cape Widgeon, Cape Wigeon Common Names in Finnish: Punanokkatavi Common Names in French: Canard Du Cap Common Names in German: Fahlente Common Names in Hebrew: שרשיר הכף Common Names in Japanese: アカハシコガモ Common Names in Russian: Капский чирок, Чирок капский Description - More

Cape teal are one of the few species of dabbling ducks that actually dive. They are capable of swimming underwater with their wings closed like other true diving ducks. Normally, dabbling ducks dive with their wings open. 2. These ducks have tooth like serrations around their bill, which scientists think means filter feeding is important to this species. 3. More

Cape Teal - Definition = Cape Teal Sexes are similar.EnlargeSexes are similar. More

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Cape Teal, Anas capensis - eatingDiet / Feeding: This species feeds on aquatic plants and small creatures (invertebrates, crustaceans and amphibians) obtained by dabbling. Feeding Ducks ... More

* Cape Teal, Anas capensis * Chestnut Teal, Anas castanea * Common Teal, Anas crecca * Green-winged Teal, Anas carolinensis * Grey Teal, Anas gracilis * Hottentot Teal, Anas hottentota * Marbled Teal, Marmaronetta angustirostris More

The Cape Teal should be appreciated for its global rarity! The Cape Teal Anas capensis is an endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. There are two separate populations one centred on the saline lakes of eastern Africa and the other centred on ephemeral pans in southwestern Africa. Formerly the global population was guestimated by European based workers to be some 200,000 - 500,000. Peak count data from eastern African wetlands show that the eastern African population is only about 7000 and not the >100,000 previously claimed. More

Cape Teal is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds ... More

The Cape Teal is a squat little dabbling duck that if found over much of eastern sub-Saharan Africa. The sexes are similar in plumage. Outside of large gatherings during molting season, these birds are usually found in pairs. The male has a squeaky nasal voice, but utters a clear, rasping whistle while displaying. The duck's voice is a low quack. They nest on the ground, under bushes not far from water. Eggs are very round and either orange or deep cream. More

The Cape Teal is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. - ABOUT ME More

Cape Teal are mainly surface feeders and eat water plants and seeds. They will take some insects and small mollusks. Comb Ducks feed on grain, aquatic plants, insects, frogs and fish. REPRODUCTION and GROWTH: As many as 17 Whistling Duck hens may lay eggs in one nest and over 100 eggs have been counted in these communal nests. Nests are usually on the ground in high grass. Parents have a strong pair bond and both of them help care for the young. More

Cape Teal - Anas capensis Canard du Cap = Canard du Cap Comment : Observé au parc ornithologique de Villars-les-Dombes. More

Cape Teals are quite aggressive and can fend for themselves. They do not have a specific breeding season. Click here to order. R 450.00 Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii) Cape Shovelers can be found in the Southern part of Africa. Their food consists of seeds, plant matter as well as insects. The female will lay her eggs in dense vegetation. Click here to order. R 400. More