1,065 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-billed Teal
Spatula hottentota
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Spatula
About
The blue-billed teal, spotted teal or Hottentot teal (Spatula hottentota) is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Spatula. It is migratory resident in eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan and Ethiopia west to Niger and Nigeria and south to South Africa and Namibia. In west Africa and Madagascar it is sedentary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-billed Teal is Spatula hottentota.
- The Blue-billed Teal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue-billed Teal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-billed Teal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-billed Teal belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-billed Teal belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Blue-billed Teal belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Blue-billed Teal belongs to the genus Spatula.