Anas bernieri

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adultPlumage Insects and small invertebrates
Aquatic plants and seeds
gptkbp:behavior Often seen foraging alone or in pairs
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:Madagascar
September to December
Monogamous during breeding season
Small and localized
gptkbp:callsFor Quacking sounds
gptkbp:class Aves
gptkbp:colors Dark brown and green
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Bernier's_teal
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Endangered
Habitat restoration projects
Protected_areas_in_Madagascar
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_Madagascar's_biodiversity
gptkbp:diet Herbivore
gptkbp:eggColor Creamy white
4-6 eggs per clutch
gptkbp:family Anatidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy gptkb:G._Grandidier
gptkbp:foragingBehavior Dabbling
gptkbp:genus Anas
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater wetlands
Shallow lakes and marshes
Wetland drainage and pollution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anas bernieri
gptkbp:iceClass Not applicable
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 28-30 days
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:length 30-35 cm
gptkbp:localNames Teal de Bernier
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:nesting Ground
Near water bodies
Builds nests in dense vegetation
gptkbp:order Anseriformes
gptkbp:phylum Chordata
gptkbp:populationTrend Decreasing
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Anas_melleri
gptkbp:researchAreas Under-studied
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Forms small flocks
gptkbp:socialStructure Gregarious
gptkbp:subspecies None known
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Distinctive calls during mating season
gptkbp:weight 500-700 g
gptkbp:wingspan 60-70 cm
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1869
gptkbp:youth_development Brightly colored
Duller_than_adults