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Flying Steamerduck

Tachyeres patachonicus

Least Concern

Envergure

57,4 cm

Poids

2620,75 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

The only flying species among the four steamerducks, with grey plumage, rufous-washed head, and an orange-yellow bill. Can fly strongly unlike its relatives. Found in Patagonian freshwater and coastal habitats. Highly territorial; pairs defend stretches of river or lakeshore aggressively.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	57,4 cm	22.6 in
Poids	2620,75 g	92.44 oz

Identification

Plumage

Males gray with chestnut-brown breast and white eye-stripe. Females brown-gray with white eye-ring and chestnut flanks. Orange-yellow bill. Only Tachyeres species capable of sustained flight. Wings larger.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater lakes, rivers, coastal bays, and channels in Patagonian Chile and Argentina from the Lakes Region south to Tierra del Fuego. Partially migratory; some populations move to coasts in winter.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Breeds across the boreal and subarctic zone of North America; winters broadly across the southern United States and Mexico.

Diet & Feeding

Dabbles for seeds, invertebrates, and aquatic vegetation; widespread; diet varies from predominantly plant-based to invertebrate-rich.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 30-40 days. Fledging: 84 days.

Taille de la couvée

5-9

Son

Chant

A harsh, rattling 'rrrrr' and nasal calls. Flying Steamerduck can fly (unlike some relatives) and gives vocal calls in flight. Contact calls are clattering and guttural.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famille	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Tachyeres
Espèces	Tachyeres patachonicus

Distribution

Flying Steamerduck has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Flying Steamerduck eat?

Dabbles for seeds, invertebrates, and aquatic vegetation; widespread; diet varies from predominantly plant-based to invertebrate-rich.

Where does the Flying Steamerduck live?

Freshwater lakes, rivers, coastal bays, and channels in Patagonian Chile and Argentina from the Lakes Region south to Tierra del Fuego. Partially migratory; some populations move to coasts in winter.

Is the Flying Steamerduck endangered?

The Flying Steamerduck has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Flying Steamerduck nest?

Incubation: 30-40 days. Fledging: 84 days.

What does the Flying Steamerduck sound like?

A harsh, rattling 'rrrrr' and nasal calls. Flying Steamerduck can fly (unlike some relatives) and gives vocal calls in flight. Contact calls are clattering and guttural.

How big is the Flying Steamerduck?

The Flying Steamerduck has a wingspan of 57.4 cm, weight of 2620.75 g.

What order and family does the Flying Steamerduck belong to?

The Flying Steamerduck (Tachyeres patachonicus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.