Chiloe Wigeon
Mareca sibilatrix
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mareca-sibilatrix"></birdfyi-bird>The Chiloe Wigeon (Mareca sibilatrix) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49 cm and a weight of 922.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large boldly patterned wigeon with a metallic green head, white face, black breast, grey flanks with white barring, and a bright orange-yellow bill. Endemic to southern South America. Highly territorial; pairs defend lake territories. Named for Chiloé Island in Chile.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.0 cm | 19.3 in |
| Weight | 922.8333333333334 g | 32.55 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Iridescent dark green head with white forehead blaze. Black and white barred flanks; rufous breast; white belly. White forewing patch. Legs blue-gray. Females similar but duller. South American temperate species.
Habitat & Range
Lakes, rivers, freshwater marshes, and coastal lagoons in southern South America from southern Peru and Bolivia south through Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 24-26 days.
Clutch Size
2-13
Sound
Song
Male utters a short, melodious whistle; female gives a low purring note. Pairs and flocks call with clear piping exchanges across South American wetlands and coastal lagoons.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Mareca |
| Species | Mareca sibilatrix |
Distribution
Chiloe Wigeon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family