Ashy-headed Goose
Chloephaga poliocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chloephaga-poliocephala"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy-headed Goose (Chloephaga poliocephala) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.1 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A medium-sized sheldgoose with an ash-grey head, chestnut breast, black-and-white barred back, and bright orange legs. Found in temperate forests and grasslands of southern South America. Migratory; breeds in the south and winters northward through Chile and Argentina.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 69,1 cm | 27.2 in |
| Poids | 1779,25 g | 62.76 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Gray head and neck contrast with chestnut breast and rufous-barred flanks. Back brown; belly white. White wing patch in flight with iridescent green speculum. Yellow-orange legs. Sexes similar but females smaller.
Habitat & Range
Temperate forests, forest clearings, and lake margins in southern Chile and Patagonian Argentina. Partially migratory; breeds in beech forest zones and winters on open grasslands farther north.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-6
Son
Chant
A whistled 'seeeeu' from males and a lower cackling from females. Ashy-headed Goose calls carry across Andean foothills and Patagonian grassland habitats.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Chloephaga |
| Espèces | Chloephaga poliocephala |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family