Birdlife Warns: Teal in Austria Severely Endangered

The bird protection organization called on Wednesday for the restoration of damaged wetlands to ensure the survival of Europe's smallest duck. Currently, "undisturbed, shallow still waters with dense shoreline vegetation" that serve as the bird's habitat are lacking, according to the NGO.

Teal is a Critically Endangered Breeding Bird in Austria

Following a significant decline, the teal is now a critically endangered breeding bird in Austria, according to BirdLife. "The teal requires a shoreline with a rich food supply in the form of small organisms," said Florian Billinger from BirdLife. At the Ibmer Moor in Upper Austria, bays are currently being created on flattened shores using machinery to "significantly increase the shoreline length and create a diverse shallow water zone."

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