Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps)

Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Size
44 - 50 cm

First Described (Guide)
P.L. Sclater, 1861

Habitat
Open country, frequenting coastal grassland and meadows, often with Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta) and Ashy-headed Goose (Chloephaga poliocephala) (Argentina only).

Range (Guide)

Argentina (B), Chile (B), Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (B).

Extreme southern South America, Tierra del Fuego, Falkland Is; formerly more widespread.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 43,000 - 82,000 (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Male utters a thin whistle. Female a quack-like grunt. Higher pitched than Ashy-headed Goose (Chloephaga poliocephala).

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (8)...)

Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) [XC89293]
by Andrew Spencer from Cerro Negro, Tierra del Fuego, XII Region, Chile (call)

Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) [XC393139]
by Bernabe Lopez-Lanus from Goose Green, East Falkland, Argentina (alarm call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) - 10 files

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