Cape Teal
Anas capensis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The Cape teal (Anas capensis) also Cape wigeon or Cape widgeon is a 44–46 cm long dabbling duck of open wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Locally from Sudan and Ethiopia to Namibia and South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cape 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.
