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Chestnut Teal Anas castanea
Status.
Category E
Native Range
Australasia. South-western Australia, New South Wales, eastern Queensland and parts of Northern Territory.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
British Occurrence
NBN atlas has 177 records as at end 2024. Map Here
Said to be easy to keep and fairly winter hardy. Hybridises with other Anas species and also with Brazilian Teal and Long-tailed Duck
