Orinoco Goose (species: Neochen jubata) in Birds of Argentina (Gaia Guide)
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Neochen jubata
Orinoco Goose


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©barloventomagico: Male and female

©barloventomagico: with chicks

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Neochen
Species Neochen jubata

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 75 cm and averaging 71 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are resident breeders in the forests of tropical South America. They prefer forest lakes or marshes with access to open woodland or savanna. (Wikipedia)

Behaviour

This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily in trees. It rarely swims or flies unless hard pressed. (Wikipedia)

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