Brown teal  (Anas chlorotis)

The brown teal is classified as Endangered (EN B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v) + 2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1) and is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (3). It is also listed as Nationally Endangered by the New Zealand Government's Department of Conservation and is fully protected by the New Zealand Wildlife Act 1953 (4).