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Upland Goose

Chloephaga picta

Least Concern
翼開長
82.4 cm
体重
2916.0 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

The Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.4 cm and a weight of 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

マゼランガンは南米南端のパタゴニアとフォークランド諸島に分布するガン科鳥類です。雄は白い頭部と黒白の羽毛、雌は褐色の羽毛が特徴的です。草地や農地に生息し、草を採食します。羊牧場主との競合で駆除されることがあります。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 82.4 cm 32.4 in
体重 2916.0 g 102.86 oz

識別

羽毛

Pronounced dimorphism. Males white with black-barred flanks and white wings with black primaries. Females rufous-brown with black-barred flanks and white belly. Both sexes yellow-orange legs. Grassland species.

Habitat & Range

Open Patagonian grasslands, steppe, and agricultural pastures in southern Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands. Grazes on short grass. Males aggressively defend territories. Partially migratory.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.

一腹卵数

5-8

鳴き声

さえずり

Male gives a high, whistled 'whew'; female gives a low, rolling cackle 'ga-ga-ga'. Sexual differences in call are pronounced. Falklands and Patagonian populations highly vocal.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Chloephaga
Chloephaga picta

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よくある質問

Where does the Upland Goose live?
Open Patagonian grasslands, steppe, and agricultural pastures in southern Chile and Argentina, including the Falkland Islands. Grazes on short grass. Males aggressively defend territories. Partially migratory.
Is the Upland Goose endangered?
The Upland Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Upland Goose nest?
Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
What does the Upland Goose sound like?
Male gives a high, whistled 'whew'; female gives a low, rolling cackle 'ga-ga-ga'. Sexual differences in call are pronounced. Falklands and Patagonian populations highly vocal.
How big is the Upland Goose?
The Upland Goose has a wingspan of 82.4 cm, weight of 2916.0 g.
What order and family does the Upland Goose belong to?
The Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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