About the Chestnut Teal
The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) is a species of bird in the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), within the order Anseriformes. This family contains 174 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chetea1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas castanea |
| Species Codes | chetea1, CHTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Teal belong to?
The Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Teal?
The Chestnut Teal is a member of the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut Teal sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Teal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chetea1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
13,759
iNat Observations
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