Yellow-billed Teal

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Yellow-billed Teal (<em>Anas flavirostris</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anas; binomial: Anas flavirostris; authority: Vieillot, 1816.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Anas flavirostris includes subspecies oxyptera which may deserve recognition (Jaramillo 2003); change English name to Yellow-billed Teal per SACC.

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