Scientific Name
Spatula discors
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Spatula discors (Linnaeus, 1766)
Park
Dinosaur National Monument (DINO)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Blue-winged Teal
Park Synonyms
Anas discors
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom | Animalia |
Subkingdom | Bilateria |
Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
Superclass | Tetrapoda |
Class | Aves |
Order | Anseriformes |
Family | Anatidae |
Genus | Spatula |
Species | Spatula discors |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Natural History Field Observation Card is on file. The species’ normal migratory, breeding, or wintering range does fall within Dinosaur National Monument. At least one card was submitted by a qualified ornithologist/biologist, or at least one card includes a written description or photo sufficient to rule out similar species.; Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Abundance
Occasional
Abundance Notes
Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Seasonality Tags
-
Resident
Possible Breeder - Indirect form of evidence: Species found in suitable breeding habitat during its breeding season.; Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
eln/NCPN I&M
Created Date
4/29/2004 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
jrbrehm@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
9/20/2025 10:26:43 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Giroir 2003, Bibkey # 551998
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