Spur-winged Goose
Plectropterus gambensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="plectropterus-gambensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 104.5 cm and a weight of 4.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 104.5 cm | 41.1 in |
| 体重 | 4475.0 g | 157.85 oz |
识别
羽毛
Large; black upperparts with glossy green and purple iridescence. White forehead patch, facial skin reddish, and white underparts. Males have larger red facial caruncle and bill knob than females. Spur on wing.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, and flooded grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahel to South Africa. Feeds along wetland margins and on agricultural land near water. Nests on the ground.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 70 days.
产卵数
6-14
声音
鸣唱
A harsh, goose-like clucking 'uk-uk-uk' in flight. Males give a whistling hiss. Large and ungainly; its loud wing beats and harsh calls are characteristic of savanna wetlands.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Plectropterus |
| 物种 | Plectropterus gambensis |
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Other species in the Anatidae family