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Ranging from 30 to 36 cm (12 to 14 in) in length, the green pygmy goose is one of the smallest species of duck. It has a 48 to 60 cm (19 to 23.5 in) wingspan. It has a small bill and a compact form. The breeding male has a predominantly dark green back and neck, and a dark gray crown. The cheeks are white, and the underparts are pale grey and white scalloped. The tail, primary flight feathers and primary coverts are black, while the secondary flight feathers are white. The secondary coverts are a dark iridescent green.
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When to see the Green Pygmy Goose
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Where to see the Green Pygmy Goose
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About the Green Pygmy Goose
The green pygmy goose is a small perching duck which breeds in southern New Guinea and northern Australia.
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Easily confused with
African Pygmy GooseNettapus auritusThe African pygmy goose is one of the smallest of the perching ducks, and it has the average weight of about 285 grams (10.1 oz) for males and 260 grams (9.2 oz) for females.
Cotton Pygmy GooseNettapus coromandelianusSmall individuals of this species are the smallest waterfowl on earth, at as little as 160 g (5.6 oz) and 26 cm (10 in).
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