Alternative Names (Synonyms)

Names for newly-hatched

Names for non-breeding males or other colour-phases

References

Species Author

Major References

Aviculture references:
B7, B11.33.w1, B29, B31, B94, B96, B97, B108,
D1, D8

Other References

TAXA Group (where information has been collated for an entire group on a modular basis)

Parent Group

• Waterfowl
• Perching Ducks

Specific Needs Group referenced in Management Techniques

• Cold-sensitive Birds (Category 1.) (D1)

Aviculture Information

Notes

• Perching Ducks and "geese" are generally happier maintained fully-flighted if possible, for example in an aviary for the smaller species, or under flight netting.
• While the larger species in this group are hardy, the smaller species may be more delicate and require winter shelter. These species eat a high proportion of vegetable matter and appreciate a grazing area. Most of these species are hole-nesters.
• Many of these species are sociable outside the breeding season, although Cairina moschata - Muscovy duck, Cairina scutulata - White-winged duck, Pteronetta hartlaubii - Hartlaub's duck and Plectropterus gambensis - Spur-winged goose can all be aggressive and require separate enclosures.

(B7, B11.33.w1, B94, D1)

Species-specific information:

• Brazilian teal are reasonably but they are susceptible to frost-bitten feet on icy ground (Frostbite): a dry, frost- and draught-proof shelter with straw-covered ground or a large open water area should be available in winter and they may need to be confined in shelter at night. These birds are suitable for large and small mixed collections, also for aviaries, but may be slightly aggressive while breeding and a separate pen might therefore be suggested at this time. Feed with waterfowl pellets and grain plus extra animal protein and greenfood (dandelion leaves, duckweed).
• These ducks are considered easy or fairly easy to breed. Both raised and ground-level boxes may be used for laying, also natural vegetation cover. Laying may begin end of April and continue to July (B31); occur mainly April to May (B29), or July to August (B108) . These ducks are good brooders, the ducklings are robust and easy to rear; they quickly start to feed when hand-reared.
• Drakes commonly mate with other species, particularly Anas spp.

(B29, B31, B94, B96, B97, B108, D1).

Aviornis UK Ringing Scheme recommended average ring size: H 8.0mm (L 11.0mm for Amazonetta. brasiliensis ipecutira Greater Brazilian teal)(D8).

Management Techniques

• Flight Netting

Measurement & Weight

Head

Legs

Plumage

Pale and dark colour-phases in both sub-species: face patch white or dark grey (B1, B8, B25)

Newly-hatched Characteristics

Nest placement and structure

Egg clutches

Incubation

Hatching

Fledging

Sexual Maturity

Feeding Behaviour

Parental Behaviour

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Social Behaviour

Sexual Behaviour

Predation in Wild

Activity Patterns

Adults

Newly-hatched

Distribution and Movement (Migration etc.)

Amazonetta brasiliensis brasiliensis Eastern Columbia, northern and eastern Venezuela, Guyana, northern and central Brazil
Amazonetta brasiliensis ipecutira eastern Bolivia and southern Brazil to northern Argentina and Uruguay.

Movements: Amazonetta brasiliensis brasiliensis sedentary, but southern Amazonetta brasiliensis ipecutira birds move north in winters, into the range of Amazonetta brasiliensis brasiliensis

(B1, B8, B19, B25)

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Habitat

Intraspecific variation

Conservation Status

Captive Populations

Trade