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Orinoco Goose
Neochen jubata (Spix, 1825)
61–76 cmLength1.2 kgWeight
The Orinoco goose (Neochen jubata) is a species of waterfowl in the tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae.
Most records: Colombia, Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Orinoco Goose has been recorded at 49 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 11 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia491 records
- Hato La Aurora – Ecolodge Juan SolitoColombia484 records
- Hato El CedralVenezuela403 records
More places
- Tambopata Research CenterPeru287 records
- RPPN Canguçu e entornoBrazil140 records
- El Jaguar ProAves reserveColombia134 records
- Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru97 records
- Parque del EsteVenezuela71 records
- Tárcoles – Tour en BoteCosta Rica56 records
- Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru55 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 Orinoco goose (Neochen jubata) is a species of waterfowl in the tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Suriname, and Uruguay.
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Questions
How big is the Orinoco Goose?
The Orinoco Goose is about 61–76 cm long and weighs around 1.2 kg.
Where does the Orinoco Goose live?
Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia to northern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia.
Is the Orinoco Goose endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Orinoco Goose as Least Concern.
What does the Orinoco Goose eat?
Main food: Land plants.
What family is the Orinoco Goose in?
It belongs to the family Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae), order Anseriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 61–76 cm
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Habitat
- Rivers & streams
- Diet
- Land plants
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 298 mm
- Tail
- 100 mm
- Bill
- 37 mm
- Tarsus
- 61 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Amazonia to northern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, Swans Anatidae
- Genus
- Neochen
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