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Andean Goose
Chloephaga melanoptera (Eyton, 1838)
70–76 cmLength2 kgWeight
The Andean goose (Chloephaga melanoptera) is a species of waterfowl in tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Chile, Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Goose has been recorded at 29 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- SN Laguna BatucoChile2,072 records
- Lago PiurayPeru739 records
- Tranque La CadelladaChile548 records
More places
- Embalse El Yeso – Vegas superioresChile351 records
- PN Lauca – Las CuevasChile350 records
- La CumbreBolivia295 records
- PN Lauca – Lago ChungaráChile274 records
- Sitio Arqueológico TambomachayPeru218 records
- YaviArgentina196 records
- ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru138 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean goose (Chloephaga melanoptera) is a species of waterfowl in tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Goose?
The Andean Goose is about 70–76 cm long and weighs around 2 kg.
Where does the Andean Goose live?
Its breeding range: South America: Peru to southern Chile and Argentina. It is most often recorded in Chile, Peru and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Andean Goose?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Goose endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Goose as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Goose eat?
Main food: Land plants.
What family is the Andean Goose in?
It belongs to the family Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae), order Anseriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 70–76 cm
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Land plants
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 432 mm
- Tail
- 137 mm
- Bill
- 41 mm
- Tarsus
- 74 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Peru to southern Chile and Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, Swans Anatidae
- Genus
- Chloephaga
Other birds in the genus Chloephaga
Upland GooseChloephaga picta
Kelp GooseChloephaga hybrida
Ashy-headed GooseChloephaga poliocephala
Ruddy-headed GooseChloephaga rubidiceps
White-faced Whistling DuckDendrocygna viduata
Black-bellied Whistling DuckDendrocygna autumnalis
Spotted Whistling DuckDendrocygna guttata
West Indian Whistling DuckDendrocygna arborea
Fulvous Whistling DuckDendrocygna bicolor
Plumed Whistling DuckDendrocygna eytoni
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