Facts about subantarctic teal
Subantarctic teal sitting on a rock,
Ewing Island
The islands that subantartic teal inhabit are nature reserves. Auckland Island teal remain on several small islands and islets in the Auckland Island group.
They occupy a wide range of habitats including, tidal zones, freshwater streams and pools and tussock grassland. They nest at the base of sedges, in clumps of fern or beneath logs.
In 2004 Campbell Island welcomed home one of its original inhabitants the Campbell Island teal. The teal, thanks to a successful 20-year recovery programme, are now recolonising their former home of their own accord following three releases of 159 captive breed teal.