About the Salvadori's Teal
Salvadori's teal or Salvadori's duck, is a species of bird endemic to New Guinea. It is placed in the monotypic genus Salvadorina.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Salvadorina waigiuensis |
| Species Codes | saltea1, SATE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salvadori's Teal belong to?
The Salvadori's Teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Salvadori's Teal?
The Salvadori's Teal is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Salvadori's Teal?
Salvadori's teal or Salvadori's duck, is a species of bird endemic to New Guinea. It is placed in the monotypic genus Salvadorina....
Where can I report a Salvadori's Teal sighting?
You can log sightings of Salvadori's Teal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saltea1, 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
10
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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