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Revision as of 00:47, 18 January 2019
- Chloephaga poliocephala
Identification
50-55cm.
- Pale brown back
- Chestnut neck
- Black-barred white flanks
- Grey head
Sexes similar, except that the male may have less or no barring on the underparts.
- Immature birds are duller and have brown heads.
Flight
White wing shows black primaries, and a broad green bar.
Distribution
Southern South America: found in southern Argentina and southern Chile to Tierra del Fuego. Migrates north in winter.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Damp upland forest clearings.
Behaviour
Breeding
It makes a nest in tall grass laying 4-6 eggs.
Diet
Their main diet is grass obtained by grazing.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Ashy-headed Goose. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Ashy-headed_Goose
