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The Campbell teal (*Anas nesiotis*) is a small duck endemic to the Campbell Island group of New Zealand. It is flightless, largely nocturnal, and adapted to living in dense vegetation and among rocky coastal habitats. The species was considered extinct after introduced predators affected its island habitat, but a population was discovered on Dent Island in 1975. Conservation work has included captive breeding and translocation to predator-free islands.
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What is the Campbell teal?
The Campbell teal is Anas nesiotis, a small duck endemic to the Campbell Island group of New Zealand. It is flightless, largely nocturnal, and adapted to dense vegetation and rocky coastal habitats.
Why did people think the Campbell teal was extinct?
Introduced predators caused the species to disappear from its main island and led to the belief that it was extinct. A surviving population was later found on Dent Island in the Campbell Island group.
Can the Campbell teal fly?
No. The Campbell teal is flightless, so it relies on walking and hiding in dense vegetation rather than escaping through flight.
Where does the Campbell teal live today?
It lives on predator-free islands in the Campbell Island group of New Zealand. Its habitat includes dense vegetation and rocky coastal areas, where it is most active at night.
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