Flying Steamerduck
Tachyeres patachonicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tachyeres-patachonicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Flying Steamerduck (Tachyeres patachonicus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.4 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 57.4 cm | 22.6 in |
| 体重 | 2620.75 g | 92.44 oz |
识别
羽毛
Males gray with chestnut-brown breast and white eye-stripe. Females brown-gray with white eye-ring and chestnut flanks. Orange-yellow bill. Only Tachyeres species capable of sustained flight. Wings larger.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, rivers, coastal bays, and channels in Patagonian Chile and Argentina from the Lakes Region south to Tierra del Fuego. Partially migratory; some populations move to coasts in winter.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 30-40 days. Fledging: 84 days.
产卵数
5-9
声音
鸣唱
A harsh, rattling 'rrrrr' and nasal calls. Flying Steamerduck can fly (unlike some relatives) and gives vocal calls in flight. Contact calls are clattering and guttural.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Tachyeres |
| 物种 | Tachyeres patachonicus |
Distribution
Flying Steamerduck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family