About the Chestnut Teal
The chestnut teal is a dabbling duck found in Australia. It is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas castanea |
| Species Codes | chetea1, CHTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Teal belong to?
The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Teal?
The chestnut teal is a dabbling duck found in Australia. It is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974....
Where can I report a Chestnut Teal sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Teal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chetea1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
13,439
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