Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris breeding in Wadi Djedi at Ziban region, Algerian Sahara

Abstract

This note reports the breeding of Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris at Wadi Djedi wetland at Ziban oasis, in the northeastern Algerian Sahara). On 14 May 2019, two females and their ducklings were observed. This breeding provides evidence that Marbled Teal may breed elsewhere in the region and provides the first information concerning the breeding strategy of this species in Algeria, especially in the northeastern Algerian Sahara Urgent measures and regular surveys are needed to protect this vulnerable species and their preferred habitats.