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| Cape Teal Duck in Flight on a Sunny Morning |
- Canon EOS 70D APS-C Camera
- Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens
- 7 FPS Continuous Mode (AI Servo)
- Sandisk Extreme 32GB 90MB/s SD Card
Camera Focus / Exposure Settings
- Autofocus / Zone AF
- Manual (M) Mode
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Auto-ISO (400)
- Shutter Speed: 1/3200s
- IS Off
- Handheld
Release Dates of Canon Equipment used
- Canon EOS 70D - July 2013
- Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens - November 2014
Image Post-Processing
Adobe Lightroom Classic (Version 13)
More About the Cape Teal Duck
"The Cape Teal (Anas capensis), also known as the Cape Wigeon, is a dabbling duck native to sub-Saharan Africa 1. Here are some interesting facts about this beautiful bird:
Appearance: The Cape Teal is a medium-sized duck, measuring about 44-46 cm in length. It has a pale grey body with a browner back and a distinctive pink bill 1.
Habitat: This species is commonly found in open wetlands, including saltwater and freshwater environments 2.
Behavior: Cape Teals are generally quiet, except during mating displays. The breeding male has a clear whistle, while the female has a feeble "quack" 1.
Diet: They feed on aquatic plants and small creatures such as invertebrates, crustaceans, and amphibians, which they obtain by dabbling 3.
Breeding: The nest is usually on the ground under vegetation and near water 3.
Conservation Status: The Cape Teal is listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, indicating that it is not currently at risk of extinction 1." (Source: Microsoft Copilot 2025)