Anas gibberifrons
The Sunda Teal, *Anas gibberifrons*, is a small, engaging dabbling duck native to Southeast Asia and parts of Oceania, recognized by its compact build, a dark cap, and a distinctive pale lore/cheek patch contrasting with a bright red eye. Measuring approximately 37-43 cm (14.5-17 in) in length with a wingspan of 60-70 cm (23.5-27.5 in) and weighing 350-500g (12-17.5 oz), its plumage is predominantly grey-brown, finely mottled, with an iridescent green speculum bordered by white, conspicuous i...
Sunda Teals primarily inhabit freshwater wetlands, including swamps, shallow lagoons, marshes, and slow-flowing rivers, often colonizing human-modified environments like rice paddies, from sea level up to moderate elevations. They also utilize coastal estuaries and mangrove edges, particularly ou...
Sunda Teals are omnivorous dabbling ducks, primarily consuming seeds and vegetative parts of aquatic plants, supplemented with a variety of small invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, obtained by filtering water or grazing on submerged vegetation.
Primarily diurnal, with significant crepuscular and even nocturnal feeding activity, Sunda Teals forage by dabbling or up-ending in shallow water, filtering plant material and small invertebrates from the surface or just beneath. While not strongly territorial outside the breeding season, pairs w...
The Sunda Teal (*Anas gibberifrons*) has a widespread, fragmented distribution across Southeast Asia and parts of Oceania, primarily inhabiting insular environments. Its main range extends throughout Indonesia, including the islands of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Lesser Sundas, and New G...
Least Concern
- The Sunda Teal was once considered a subspecies of the Grey Teal (*Anas gracilis*) of Australia, but genetic and morphological studies now recognize them as distinct species. - Despite its tropical range, some populations exhibit local movements in response to rainfall patterns, seeking out tem...