Unlike many duck species, it nests in tree hollows, sometimes high above the ground in old eucalypts.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Kalyang, Red Teal, Black Teal, Mountain Teal, Chestnut-Breasted Teal, Tete, Green-Headed Teal, Brown Teal
At a glance
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatThe chestnut teal prefers coastal estuaries and wetlands, and is indifferent to salinity.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Greg McLachlan
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
445542approx records
8states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
White wing panels are distinctive in flight compared to purple/green of Pacific Black Duck.
Behavior
Female distinguished from Gray Teal by slightly darker neck/throat.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory