Spur-winged Goose
Plectropterus gambensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="plectropterus-gambensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (patos, gansos y cisnes), within the order Anseriformes (aves acuáticas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 104.5 cm and a weight of 4.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El pato espolonado o ganso espolonado africano es el pato más pesado del África subsahariana. El macho tiene el plumaje negro iridiscente con el vientre blanco y la cara con carúnculas rojas. Su nombre alude a los espolones que tiene en los hombros de las alas, usados en combate. Habita en ríos, lagunas y pantanos de África, anidando en árboles o en el suelo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 104,5 cm | 41.1 in |
| Peso | 4475,0 g | 157.85 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Large; black upperparts with glossy green and purple iridescence. White forehead patch, facial skin reddish, and white underparts. Males have larger red facial caruncle and bill knob than females. Spur on wing.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, and flooded grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahel to South Africa. Feeds along wetland margins and on agricultural land near water. Nests on the ground.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 70 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
6-14
Sonido
Canto
A harsh, goose-like clucking 'uk-uk-uk' in flight. Males give a whistling hiss. Large and ungainly; its loud wing beats and harsh calls are characteristic of savanna wetlands.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Anseriformes (Aves Acuáticas) |
| Familia | Anatidae (Patos, Gansos y Cisnes) |
| Genus | Plectropterus |
| Especies | Plectropterus gambensis |
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Is the Spur-winged Goose endangered?
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Other species in the Anatidae family