Cape Teal

Anas capensis

The Cape Teal 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.
West Coast Cape Teal Taken in west coast national park, South Africa in September 2016 Anas capensis,Cape Teal,Geotagged,South Africa,West Coast NP,spring

Distribution

It is a thinly distributed but widespread duck, rarely seen in large groups except the moulting flocks, which may number up to 2 000.
Cape teals standing out at Momella Lakes, Tanzania Momella lakes in Tanzania is dominated by tens of thousands of Lesser Flamingos, making it easy to miss any other species around. Hence, a little love for these two Cape teals crossing one of the lakes. Africa,Anas capensis,Arusha,Arusha National Park,Cape Teal,Tanzania

Behavior

This is a generally quiet species, except during mating displays. The breeding male has a clear whistle, whereas the female has a feeble "quack".
Cape Teal (Anas capensis) Cerceta del Cabo (Anas capensis) Anas capensis,Cape Teal,Geotagged,Spain,Spring

Food

This species feeds on aquatic plants and small creatures obtained by dabbling. The nest is on the ground under vegetation and near water.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae
GenusAnas
SpeciesA. capensis
Photographed in
Spain
Namibia
Tanzania
South Africa