White-headed Steamerduck (Tachyeres leucocephalus)

Other Scientific Names
Tachyeres leucocephala [Stotz et al. (1996)]

Other Names (World)
White-headed Steamerduck, Chubut Steamerduck, White-headed Flightless Steamerduck, Chubut Steamer Duck, White-headed Steamer-Duck

Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Size
61 - 74 cm

First Described (Guide)
Humphrey & Thompson, 1981

Habitat
Coastal, in rocky areas and sheltered bays. Breeds on offshore islands and peninsulas.

Range (Guide)

Argentina (B).

Restricted to southern coast of Chubut province, Argentina.

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

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 5,000 (2010) and stable.

Status VU
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Flightless.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (1)...)

Chubut Steamer Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) [XC31954]
by Bernabe Lopez-Lanus from Punta Tombo Reserve, Chubut province, Argentina (call, alarm? calls of a male)

Chubut Steamer Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) [XC64770]
by id from Bahia Bustamante, Garayalde, Chubut, Argentina (duet, song)

Subspecies
Although locally abundant, not described until 1981. Old records of Magellanic Steamerduck (Tachyeres pteneres) on Chubut coast presumably refer to this species. Often considered to form superspecies with Magellanic Steamerduck (Tachyeres pteneres) and Falkland Steamerduck (Tachyeres brachypterus).

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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