Upland Goose

The Upland Goose or Magellan Goose is a South American member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae. Males have a white head and breast, whereas the females are brown with black-striped wings and yellow feet, and could be mistaken for Ruddy-headed Geese. These birds are 60-72.5 cm long and weigh 2.7-3.2 kg . They are found in open grasslands

The Upland Goose is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Upland Goose or Magellan Goose (Chloephaga picta) is a South American member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae. Males have a white head and breast, whereas the females are brown with black-striped wings and yellow feet, and could be mistaken for Ruddy-headed Geese. These birds are 60-72.5 cm (24-29 in) long and weigh 2.7-3.2 kg (5.9-7 lbs). More

A female upland goose in the Falklands. More

Adult female upland goose resting© François Gohier / www.ardea.com Adult male upland goose© Dickie Duckett / www.flpa-images.co.uk Adult male upland goose in snow© Dickie Duckett / www.flpa-images.co.uk Adult male upland goose walking© Dickie Duckett / www.flpa-images.co.uk Pair of upland geese© M. Watson / www.ardea.com Group of non-breeding upland geese© Martin B Withers / www.flpa-images.co. More

upland goose, one of the most conspicuous birds on the island group (3) (4). However, the Falklands population (Chloephaga picta leucoptera) represents only one of two subspecies of the upland goose, with the other subspecies (C. p. picta) ranging through southern mainland South America (2) (5). In common with other sheldgeese (Chloephaga sp.), the upland goose has a relatively upright stance and long, powerful legs, well adapted to walking, running and feeding on land (2). More

The Upland Goose is one of the most conspicuous birds in the Falklands, feeding in abundance on short grasslands throughout the islands. Whilst it prefers short grass for grazing, it favours denser growth for nesting, lining the hidden nest with vegetation and breast feathers. Between 5 and 8 eggs are laid during September or October, with chicks leaving the nest soon after hatching. More

The race of Upland Goose Chloephaga picta leucoptera found in the Falklands is unique. Scientists have observed that it is diverging in an evolutionary sense from its continental cousin, the Magellan goose. Falkland birds are sedentary and much tamer. Only occasionally, the smaller continental bird, in which the male also has barred underparts, is seen in the Islands. The Falkland race has never been recorded from the mainland of South America. The Falkland population may be as high as 150,000 pairs. More

The Upland Goose (Chloephaga picta) is a goose of southern South America and the Falkland Islands. It is very common in the Tierra del Fuego area and on many of the Falkland Islands, actually regarded as a nuisance in some areas. The males are white and the females brown. The shots here were taken in January, 2004, on West Point Island in the Falklands with a Canon EOS 10D and EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS lens and 1.4X extender. More

Upland goose, male, beside pond in the interior of Carcass Island near Leopard Beach, Chloephaga picta Purchase A Print Of This ImageHow to request, purchase or license this imageAdd To Light Table Upland goose, female, walking across grasslands. Males have a white head and breast, females are brown with black-striped wings and yellow feet. Upland geese are 24-29 long and weigh about 7 lbs, Chloephaga picta, New Island Purchase A Print Of This ImageHow to request, purchase or license this imageAdd To Light Table Upland goose, male, walking across grasslands. More

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And so to the Upland Goose - this hotel is a real blast from the past! The rooms are comfortable enough and en suite - the heating and hot water is rather tempermental, but it all adds to the experience. More

Upland Goose - Definition = Magellan Goose Conservation status: Lower Risk (lc) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Subfamily: Tadorninae Genus: Chloephaga Species: More