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Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
31,7 cm
Berat
343,5 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 31,7 cm 12.5 in
Berat 343,5 g 12.12 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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.

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV.

Ukuran Sarang

6-18

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Cotton Pygmy-goose has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Cotton Pygmy-goose eat?
Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, seeds, and plant material; dabbles in shallow water; invertebrate diet peaks during breeding season.
Where does the Cotton Pygmy-goose live?
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.
Is the Cotton Pygmy-goose endangered?
The Cotton Pygmy-goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cotton Pygmy-goose nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Cotton Pygmy-goose sound like?
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.
How big is the Cotton Pygmy-goose?
The Cotton Pygmy-goose has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 343.5 g.
What order and family does the Cotton Pygmy-goose belong to?
The Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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