Bernier’s Teal
Anas bernieri
ENEndangered Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
Bernier's teal (Anas bernieri), also known as the Madagascar teal, is a species of duck in the genus Anas. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found only along the west coast. Part of the "grey teal" complex found throughout Australasia, it is most closely related to the Andaman teal.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Very local, lowlands of western Madagascar, mainly the coastal northwest.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bernier's teal
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
