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Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

Least Concern

About

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Spatula discors (Blue-winged Teal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cerceta aliazul

French Sarcelle à ailes bleues

German Blauflügelente

Portuguese marreca-de-asa-azul

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-winged Teal?

The scientific name of Blue-winged Teal is Spatula discors. It belongs to the genus Spatula.

What is the conservation status of Blue-winged Teal?

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-winged Teal live?

Blue-winged Teal is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Blue-winged Teal belong to?

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) belongs to the genus Spatula, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Blue-winged Teal endangered?

No, Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue-winged Teal belong to?

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-winged Teal?

The closest relatives of Blue-winged Teal in the genus Spatula include Australian Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Hottentot Teal.