A photo of a Cape Teal (Anas capensis)
Cape Teal

Cape Teal

Anas capensis

The Cape teal (Anas capensis) also Cape wigeon or Cape widgeon is a 44–46 cm long dabbling duck of open wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa. Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is very pale and mainly grey, with a browner back and pink on the bill (young birds lack the pink). This is a generally quiet species, except during mating displays. The breeding male has a clear whistle, whereas the female has a feeble "quack". The Cape teal cannot be confused with any other duck in its range.
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Sightings

A map showing the sighting location
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Aart Verrips
Wednesday 22 Mar 2023 - 9:12am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Aart Verrips
Monday 20 Mar 2023 - 12:36pm
South Africa
A photo of a Cape Teal photographed in Tankatara Road South Africa
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Aart Verrips
Wednesday 15 Mar 2023 - 10:37am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Aart Verrips
Saturday 11 Mar 2023 - 11:56am
South Africa
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