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Upland Goose

Chloephaga picta

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
82,4 cm
Khối Lượng
2916,0 g
Họ
Anatidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

A large sheldgoose with strong sexual dimorphism: males are white with black back barring; females are warm brown with barred flanks. Common in Patagonian and Falkland Islands grasslands. Gregarious; forms large flocks outside breeding season. Grazes on short grass and agricultural land.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 82,4 cm 32.4 in
Khối Lượng 2916,0 g 102.86 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

5-8

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

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

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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