Meet Our Animals > Blue-billed Teal
 
Quick Facts
Native to Eastern and southern Africa: from Sudan and Ethiopia, west to Niger and Nigeria, and south to South Africa and Namibia
Primary Diet Seeds, fruits, and other vegetable matter — also takes in aquatic invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks, and water insects
Adult Weight 8.5 ounces
Lifespan 20 to 30 years
Status Least Concern

Blue-billed Teal

Blue-billed teals are one of the smallest ducks, as well as one of the smallest species of all waterfowl. They aren’t very vocal, but males do emit a high-pitched whistle and the female responds with a nasal quack. These teals eat by swimming with their bill in the water.

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