Bernier's teal [SEP] parent taxon
Bernier's teal
Bernier's teal ("Anas bernieri"), also known as Madagascar teal, is a species of duck in the genus "Anas". It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is found only along the west coast. Part of the "grey teal" complex found throughout Australasia, it is most closely related to the Andaman teal.
Taxonomy.
The Bernier's teal was first described by the German ornithologist Gustav Hartlaub in 1860 under the binomial name "Querquedula bernieri". It is
wider distribution across the island.
Behaviour.
Behaviour Voice.
The male Bernier's teal whistles, while the female's call is described as "a croaking "quak"".
Behaviour Diet and feeding.
Bernier's teal typically spends much of its day actively feeding. It wades at the edge of shallow water, filtering mud and dabbling at the water's surface. It feeds on invertebrates, plant materials, and insects.
Behaviour Breeding.
All known nests of wild Bernier's teal have been found either