About the Ashy-headed Goose
The ashy-headed goose is a species of waterfowl in tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in Argentina and Chile.
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The ashy-headed goose is 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in) long. Males weigh 1.62 to 2.27 kg (3.6 to 5.0 lb) and females 1.47 to 1.49 kg (3.2 to 3.3 lb). Adults have the same plumage. Their heads and necks are gray, their upper back and breast chestnut with fine barring, their flanks barred black and white, and their belly white. In flight their blackish wings show bold white leading and trailing patches and a metallic green speculum. Their bill is black and the legs and feet orange with black markings. Voice: Male and female ashy-headed geese have different vocalizations: Males make "soft, wigeon-like whistles" and females "harsh cackling notes".
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Where the Ashy-headed Goose lives
When to see the Ashy-headed Goose
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Andean GooseChloephaga melanopteraThe Andean goose is 70 to 76 cm (28 to 30 in) long and weighs 2.73 and 3.64 kg (6.0 and 8.0 lb).
Kelp GooseChloephaga hybridaThe kelp goose is 55 to 65 cm (22 to 26 in) long.
Ruddy-headed GooseChloephaga rubidicepsThe ruddy-headed goose is 45 to 52.5 cm (18 to 21 in) long.
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