Green Pygmy-goose
Nettapus pulchellus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="nettapus-pulchellus"></birdfyi-bird>The Green Pygmy-goose (Nettapus pulchellus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.8 cm and a weight of 328.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A tiny dark-green duck with pale spotted underparts, a dark cap, and a short stout bill. Endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. Found on water-lily-covered billabongs and lakes. Feeds by snatching seeds and petals of aquatic plants from the surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Weight | 328.75 g | 11.60 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males have dark green head and neck with white cheek patch; dark back; white underparts; flanks gray-green with fine barring. Females duller with brown cap and white face. White wing bar in flight.
Habitat & Range
Lily-covered tropical freshwater billabongs, lagoons, and seasonal floodplains in New Guinea and the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia. Highly dependent on aquatic vegetation.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
8-12
Sound
Song
Male gives a high-pitched, melodic two-note whistle; female produces a quiet, nasal grunt. Courtship includes rapid chattering exchanges between paired birds on tropical lagoons.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Nettapus |
| Species | Nettapus pulchellus |
Distribution
Green Pygmy-goose has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family