Cotton Pygmy-goose
Nettapus coromandelianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="nettapus-coromandelianus"></birdfyi-bird>The Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.7 cm and a weight of 343.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny duck with males having striking white head and underparts, black back, and green iridescence on the crown. Found from India to Australia. Perches on aquatic vegetation and nests in tree hollows. Feeds on water lily seeds and aquatic plants. One of the world's smallest ducks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 31,7 cm | 12.5 in |
| Gewicht | 343,5 g | 12.12 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Males white below and white-faced with dark green crown and collar; black back with iridescent green gloss; white wing bar conspicuous in flight. Females brown-gray with pale supercilium. Tiny; perches in trees.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, ponds, slow rivers, and rice paddies with aquatic vegetation from India east through Southeast Asia, China, and New Guinea to northern and eastern Australia. Nests in tree holes near water.
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Breeds in northern Eurasia; winters in the tropics of Africa and Asia. Migratory; routes cross through the Middle East.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, seeds, and plant material; dabbles in shallow water; invertebrate diet peaks during breeding season.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV.
Gelegegröße
6-18
Lautgebung
Gesang
Male emits a rapid, clucking chatter resembling a toy rattle; female responds with soft, muffled quacks. In flight both sexes produce a distinctive whistling wing-beat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Nettapus |
| Arten | Nettapus coromandelianus |
Distribution
Cotton Pygmy-goose has been recorded in 3 countries.
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