Upland Goose
Chloephaga picta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chloephaga-picta"></birdfyi-bird>The Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.4 cm and a weight of 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large sheldgoose with strong sexual dimorphism: males are white with black back barring; females are warm brown with barred flanks. Common in Patagonian and Falkland Islands grasslands. Gregarious; forms large flocks outside breeding season. Grazes on short grass and agricultural land.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 82.4 cm | 32.4 in |
| Weight | 2916.0 g | 102.86 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pronounced dimorphism. Males white with black-barred flanks and white wings with black primaries. Females rufous-brown with black-barred flanks and white belly. Both sexes yellow-orange legs. Grassland species.
Habitat & Range
Open Patagonian grasslands, steppe, and agricultural pastures in southern Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands. Grazes on short grass. Males aggressively defend territories. Partially migratory.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
Clutch Size
5-8
Sound
Song
Male gives a high, whistled 'whew'; female gives a low, rolling cackle 'ga-ga-ga'. Sexual differences in call are pronounced. Falklands and Patagonian populations highly vocal.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Chloephaga |
| Species | Chloephaga picta |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family