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Ruddy-headed Goose

Chloephaga rubidiceps

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
65,1 cm
Berat
1756,8333333333333 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

The Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 65.1 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small sheldgoose with a rich rufous-brown head and neck, buff-white belly, and barred back. One of the world's rarest geese; mainland population now nearly extinct. Breeds in Tierra del Fuego; main stronghold remains the Falkland Islands. Winters on the Argentine pampas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 65,1 cm 25.6 in
Berat 1756,8333333333333 g 61.97 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Distinctive rufous-brown head and neck; body barred rufous and black above; underparts buff-white finely barred. Orange-yellow legs. White wing patches in flight. Compact; sexes similar. Falklands and Patagonia.

Habitat & Range

Breeds on open tussock grasslands and moorland in Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. Mainland wintering population on Patagonian grasslands now critically small. Falkland Islands population relatively stable.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 30 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-8

Suara

Kicauan

A high, whistled 'whee' from males and a cackling rattle from females. Calls similar to Ashy-headed Goose. Falkland Islands population; calls in open coastal grassland.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Chloephaga
Spesies Chloephaga rubidiceps

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Where does the Ruddy-headed Goose live?
Breeds on open tussock grasslands and moorland in Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. Mainland wintering population on Patagonian grasslands now critically small. Falkland Islands population relatively stable.
Is the Ruddy-headed Goose endangered?
The Ruddy-headed Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy-headed Goose nest?
Incubation: 30 days.
What does the Ruddy-headed Goose sound like?
A high, whistled 'whee' from males and a cackling rattle from females. Calls similar to Ashy-headed Goose. Falkland Islands population; calls in open coastal grassland.
How big is the Ruddy-headed Goose?
The Ruddy-headed Goose has a wingspan of 65.1 cm, weight of 1756.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy-headed Goose belong to?
The Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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