White-headed Steamerduck
Tachyeres leucocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tachyeres-leucocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-headed Steamerduck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55 cm and a weight of 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 55.0 cm | 21.7 in |
| 体重 | 3250.0 g | 114.64 oz |
识别
羽毛
Flightless. Males have white head and neck contrasting with dark gray-brown body; orange bill. Females brown with white facial markings and less contrasting head. Restricted to Chubut, Argentina coast.
Habitat & Range
Rocky coastal shores, sea channels, and sheltered bays along the Patagonian coast of Chubut Province, Argentina. Flightless; strictly coastal. Nests on rocky headlands. Very limited geographic range.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 84 days.
产卵数
3-6
声音
鸣唱
A deep, rattling call from Patagonian coastal habitat. VU status; calls similar to Magellanic Steamerduck but possibly subtly distinct. Vocalizations in wild remain understudied.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Tachyeres |
| 物种 | Tachyeres leucocephalus |
Distribution
White-headed Steamerduck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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