Baikal Teal
Sibirionetta formosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAnseriformes (Waterfowl)
- FamilyAnatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)
- GenusSibirionetta
- SpeciesSibirionetta formosa (Baikal Teal)
About the Baikal Teal
The Baikal teal (Sibirionetta formosa), also called the bimaculate duck or squawk duck, is a dabbling duck that breeds in eastern Russia and winters in East Asia. The first formal description of the Baikal teal was by the German naturalist Johann Gottlieb Georgi in 1775 under the binomial name Anas formosa. A molecular phylogentic study published in 2009 found that the genus Anas as then defined was non-monophyletic. Based on this analysis the genus was split into four proposed genera with the Baikal teal placed in the resurrected genus Sibirionetta that had been introduced by the German zoologist Hans von Boetticher in 1929. The name Sibirionetta is derived from the Latin sibiricus for Siberia and the Ancient Greek nētta for a duck. The specific epithet formosa is from the Latin formosus for "beautiful".
The Baikal teal has a height of 30–40 cm (11.75–15.75 in), and a weighs an average of 500 g (1 lb). At a length between 39–43 cm (15–17 in), this duck is slightly larger and longer-tailed than the common teal. The breeding male is unmistakable, with a striking green nape, yellow and black auriculars, neck, and throat. It has a dark crown, and its breast... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Baikal Teal in Chitwan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Nikko National Park | 🇯🇵 Japan | |
| 4 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Wadden Sea National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Baikal Teal in Chitwan National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Baikal Teal sighting in Chitwan National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Baikal Teal in Chitwan National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Baikal Teal in Chitwan National Park in our monthly data.