African Pygmy Goose

The African Pygmy 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 African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) is a small perching duck which breeds in sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. At Houston Zoo, USA References - * BirdLife International (2004). Nettapus auritus. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. More

The African Pygmy Goose: The Goose that Turned Out to Be a Duck - The African Pygmy Goose with the scientific name Nettapus auritus, is actually Africa's representative of their small duck although surprisingly to many, it has often been wondered why it is called a goose. In fact, they are a waterfowl that has the capacity to balance on branches and create their own nests in far above the ground locations. More

Aspects of the topic African pygmy goose are discussed in the following places at Britannica. Assorted References * anseriforms (in anseriform (bird order): General features) ...Anatidae vary greatly in size, the largest being some 60 times heavier than the smallest. Most are rather chunky birds, from about 30 cm (1 foot) in length and 250 grams (0. More

The AFRICAN PYGMY GOOSE ((Nettapus auritus) is a water bird, really a duck, that lives in freshwater wetlands (ponds and sluggish rivers) areas in Africa. The African Pygmy Goose is able to perch in a tree, unlike other waterfowl. It belongs in the Anatinae (dabbling ducks) subfamily. The goose is very small, weighing less than half a pound. Because it is the smallest species of goose, it is sometimes called a dwarf goose. In French, the Pygmy goose is called the Sarcelle de Madagascar. More

The AFRICAN PYGMY GOOSE ((Nettapus auritus) is a water bird, really a duck, that lives in freshwater wetlands (ponds and sluggish rivers) areas in Africa. The African Pygmy Goose is able to perch in a tree, unlike other waterfowl. It belongs in the Anatinae (dabbling ducks) subfamily. The goose is very small, weighing less than half a ... More

The African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) is Africa’s small duck, despite the fact that it is called a goose. Their homes can be found in various African countries, from and Cape North to Ethiopia in the sub-Saharan Africa. The African Pygmy Goose will make their homes in ponds, bays and sluggish rivers. They are one of the few waterfowls that can and will perch on branches and make their nests in high locations. The African Pygmy Goose can be found in typically small groups. More

* African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus of sub-Saharan Africa. Their habitat is still freshwater lakes, where these neat ducks feed on seeds and other vegetation, especially water lilies. Pygmy geese have short bills, rounded heads and short legs. They nest in tree holes. References - 1. ^ Livezey, Bradley C. (1986). "A phylogenetic analysis of recent anseriform genera using morphological characters." (Full text). More

African Pygmy GeeseThe African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) is a small perching duck which breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar. African Pygmy Goose, Nettapus auritus Female left - male right - Photo, Video and/or Article contributions are welcome! Please click here for info The Avianweb strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information; however, mistakes do happen. More

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What is more, you can trace the habitats of the African Pygmy Goose in countless African countries, extending from Cape North all the way to Ethiopia which is already a part of the sub-Saharan Africa. However, they are also known to be nomadic species; meaning, they transfer from one location to another especially during the rainy days to stay in their well-loved moulting sites. And when availability of water and food becomes zero, they try to find another spot where they will be comfortable again. More

African Pygmy Goose African Pygmy-Goose (Nettapus auritus) The goose-like bill is responsible for its common name. Smallest, most beautiful African waterfowl. Nests primarily in elevated tree cavities. | Read more 5. African White-backed Duck African White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) Reluctant fliers, these ducks are rarely observed in flight. They often swim with their long neck held erect, but they also float in a hunched position. Their relatively large... | Read more 6. More

african pygmy goose kruger national park birds The African Pygmy-Goose (Latin name Nettapus auritus) is described in Roberts Birds of Southern Africa, 7th Edition. This bird has a unique Roberts number of 114 and you will find a full description of this bird on page 99 also a picture of the African Pygmy-Goose on page 96. The African Pygmy-Goose belongs to the family of birds classified as Anatidae. More

The African pygmy goose is the smallest of the perching ducks with a body-weight of about 285 g in males and 260 g in females. Males have a white face with green ear patches and metallic green on their back; females are rather greyish, with dark eye patches. The African pygmy goose nests usually in tree cavities, but occasionally also on ground, in cliff holes, termite mounds, thatched roofs etc. More