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Green-winged Teal

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Also known as Anas carolinensis

species of bird

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The Green-winged Teal, scientifically known as *Anas carolinensis*, is a species of bird within the family Anatidae. It belongs to the order Anseriformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The species is classified under the genus *Anas* and was described by Gmelin in 1789. Its taxonomic status is accepted, and it is also referred to by the common names Carolinakrickente, Cerceta americana, and xarxet de Carolina.

This freshwater-dwelling organism has a taxon range that includes Africa. The IUCN lists its conservation status as Least Concern. The species is referenced by 312 other encyclopedia articles.

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green-winged teal

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassAves
  3. OrderAnseriformes
  4. FamilyAnatidae
Habitatfreshwater

La cerceta americana (Anas carolinensis), también denominada pato aliverde, pato serrano y cerceta de Carolina,[2]​ es una especie de ave anseriforme de la familia Anatidae que habita en Norteamérica y el Caribe. Anteriormente se consideraba una subespecie de la cerceta común (A. crecca) pero en la actualidad la mayoría de los taxónomos las consideran especies separadas basándose en sus distintos comportamientos,[3]​ morfologías[4]​ y pruebas genéticas.[5]​[6]​ Este pato de superficie es un ave migratoria que cría en las regiones septentrionales de Norteamérica, salvo las islas Aleutianas, y pasa el invierno en el sur del subcontinente. Es muy gregaria y fuera de la estación de cría forma grandes bandadas. Es una especie común de los humedales resguardados, como los pantanos de la taiga, y generalmente se alimenta de vegetales en la superficie del agua o pastando. Anida en el suelo en un lugar cerca del agua y escondido entre la vegetación. Aunque por el reciente reconocimiento del taxón su estado de conservación por separado no está evaluado por la UICN, es más abundante que la cerceta común que se clasifica como especie bajo preocupación menor.[7]​ Puede observarse en cantidades

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Anas
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Green-winged teal in Central Park (54312).jpg
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Anas carolinensis
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Anas carolinensis
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species
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Anas carolinensis
taxon common name
Praslacha ghlas-eiteach
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
short name
A. carolinensis
taxon range
Africa
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Encyclopedic overview

The green-winged teal (Anas carolinensis) or American teal is a common and widespread duck that breeds in the northern areas of North America except on the Aleutian Islands. It was considered conspecific with the Eurasian teal (A. crecca) for some time, but the two have since been split into separate species. The American Ornithological Society continues to debate this determination; however, nearly all other authorities consider it distinct based on behavioral, morphological, and molecular evidence. The scientific name is from Latin Anas, "duck" and carolinensis, "of Carolina".

This dabbling duck is strongly migratory and winters far south of its breeding range. It is highly gregarious outside of the breeding season and will form large flocks. In flight, the fast, twisting flocks resemble waders.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Green-winged Teal” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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