- Stock Photography: ANDEAN GOOSE by Flyingdolphin
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- Photo title: Andean Goose
- Author: Flyingdolphin
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- The Andean goose, Neochen melanoptera; is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is also known as the wallata. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae. Andean goose Scientific classification edit Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Neochen Species: N. melanoptera Binomial name Neochen melanoptera; Synonyms Chloephaga melanoptera It is resident around lakes and marshes in the high Andes, usually well above 3000 m. It is largely terrestrial and avoids swimming except in emergencies. This heavily built bird has a tiny pink bill and white plumage except for black in the wings and tail. The female is similar to the male, but is smaller. The Andean goose is a grazing species, eating grasses. It nests on the ground in a bare scrape near water, laying 6-10 eggs. It is territorial in the breeding season, but otherwise forms small flocks.
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