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Laysan Teal: Endangered Hawaiian Bird Species

Learn about the Laysan Teal, a bird species native to Hawaii's Laysan Island. Discover their habitat, diet, threats, and breeding habits. With a remaining population of only 200, find out why they are endangered and how you can help. Bibliography included.

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Laysan Teal: Endangered Hawaiian Bird Species

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  1. Laysan Teal By: Ben & Timmy

  2. Information • Scientific name: Anas platyrhyncos laysanensis • The group they belong to: Birds • Habitat: Generally lives on the Laysan island which is on the north West coast of Hawaii • The diet of the laysan teal is a variety of crops ,seeds,aquatic plants,worms,insects,and small fish. • It can be as long as 40 cm.Has white ring around its eye and it’s head and neck are dark.It’s feathers are reddish-brown.

  3. Why is it endangered? • The laysan teal is endangered because of all the Hurricanes,tsunamis,predators,and diseases that happen on laysan island. These are some threats to such animals. • It’s remaining population is only 200.

  4. More information The laysan teal breeds in Febuary and June. They nest single and lay 9-13 eggs.Ducklings fledge 50-60 days. Ducklings incubate for 27-28 days.

  5. Map of Habitat

  6. Bibliography “Ducks of the world.” Iowa State University. 2005. On-line. Internet. 20 Feb. 2008. Available http://www.utm.edu/departments/cece/old_site/ducks.shtml “Twycrosszoo Animal Information Sheet.” Twycross Zoo. 2004. On-line. Internet. 20 Feb. 2008. Available http:www.twycrosszoo.com/PDF/laysan%20teal.pdf “Endangered duck finds refuge on midway atoll.” USGS. 2007. On-line. Internet. 20 Feb. 2008. Available http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1843

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