Cotton Pygmy-goose

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh	31,7 cm	12.5 in
Khối Lượng	343,5 g	12.12 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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.

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CV.

Số Trứng

6-18

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Cotton Pygmy-goose has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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.