Baikal teal

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/baikal-teal

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1. How long is Baikal teal?39-43 cm
2. What is the scientific name?Sibirionetta formosa
3. What is the breeding range?Eastern Russia (Siberia)
4. What does a Baikal teal look like?The male Baikal teal is bright and colorful, with chestnut sides, a black chest, a white crescent on its face, and green wing patches. The female is brown and mottled, which helps her hide while she raises her babies.
5. Where do Baikal teals live during the summer and winter?In summer, they nest in the wide lakes and marshes of Siberia’s taiga and steppe. In winter, they travel thousands of kilometers south to places like China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and even northeastern India.

Palearctic: The biogeographic realm encompassing Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and North Africa.
Sexual Dimorphism: Distinct differences in size or appearance between the sexes of an animal.
Indicator Species: A species whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects the condition of an ecosystem.