Other Scientific Names
Cyanochen cyanopterus [BirdLife International (2000)], Cyanochen cyanopterus [BirdLife International (2004)], Cyanochen cyanopterus [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Cyanochen cyanopterus [Dowsett and Forbes-Watson (1993)]
Other Names (World)
Blue-winged Goose, Abyssinian Blue-winged, Abyssinian Goose
Habitat
Breeds on open Afro-alpine moorland. In non-breeding season on the banks of highland rivers and lakes with adjacent meadows of short grass, the edges of highland lakes, marshes, bog pools, swamps and streams with abundant grassland surroundings. From 2000 - 3000 m.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 5,000 - 15,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Drainage and degradation of wetlands and grasslands, and increased levels of disturbance, hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Primarily herbivorous. Grasses, sedges and other herbaceous vegetation. Also, worms, insects, insect larvae, freshwater molluscs, small reptiles.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet