Blue-billed Teal

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Blue-billed Teal. Spatula hottentota

aka Hottentot Teal

Status.

Category E

Native Range

Africa. Much of eastern and southern Africa; Ethiopia south to Angola and South Africa including Madagascar. An isolated population also in southern Niger and northern Nigeria.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 24 records as at end 2024. Map Here.

Where to see Blue-billed Teal in captivity

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