Orinoco Goose
Neochen jubata
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A pale-headed chestnut-and-white goose-like bird with a narrow dark mane on the neck. Found on tropical river islands and forest-edge wetlands of the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Perches prominently in trees. Monogamous with strong territorial behavior.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.6 cm | 23.5 in |
| Weight | 1558.0 g | 54.96 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pale cream-buff head and neck; chestnut-brown breast and flanks. Back dark brown; belly pale cream. Wings with iridescent green speculum and white inner secondaries. Bill dark; legs reddish-orange. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Tropical rivers, river islands, sandy beaches, and adjacent gallery forest in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Nests in tree cavities or on the ground near rivers. Associated with braided river channels.
Geographic Range
Bred on Amsterdam Island and possibly other sub-Antarctic islets. Extinct; flightless and confined to one small island.
Diet & Feeding
Eats grasses, seeds, and aquatic invertebrates; grazes wetland margins; takes molluscs and crustaceans in shallow water.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-34 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
Clutch Size
6-10
Sound
Song
A nasal 'honk-honk' call. Less frequently encountered than other South American waterfowl; calls from gallery forest beside major Orinoco tributaries during the breeding season.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Neochen |
| Species | Neochen jubata |
Distribution
Orinoco Goose has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family