Ruddy-headed Goose

Chloephaga rubidiceps Sclater, PL, 1861

45–52 cmLength2.1 kgWeight

The ruddy-headed goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) is a species of waterfowl in tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Falkland Islands, Chile, Germany

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Falkland Islands, Chile, Germany

Ruddy-headed Goose has been recorded at 22 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Sea Lion IslandFalkland Islands752 records
Carcass IslandFalkland Islands365 records
West Point IslandFalkland Islands315 records

More places

Humedal Tres PuentesChile303 records
Cape PembrokeFalkland Islands213 records
Volunteer Point Penguin ColonyFalkland Islands184 records
Yorke Bay PondFalkland Islands179 records
StanleyFalkland Islands139 records
New IslandFalkland Islands124 records
Bleaker IslandFalkland Islands122 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Falkland Islands Chile Germany Argentina

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 ruddy-headed goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) is a species of waterfowl in tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Ruddy-headed Goose?

The Ruddy-headed Goose is about 45–52 cm long and weighs around 2.1 kg.

Where does the Ruddy-headed Goose live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Chile, southern Argentina and Falkland Islands. It is most often recorded in Falkland Islands, Chile and Germany.