Ashy-headed Goose
NameAshy-headed Goose
Common NameAshy-headed Goose
Scientific NameChloephaga poliocephala
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)115
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)2000
Plumage DetailsThe Ashy-headed Goose has an ashy-grey head and upper neck, a dark bill, and a rich chestnut-brown breast and upper back. Its lower breast and belly are white, while the flanks are boldly barred with black and white. The wings and tail are dark greyish-brown, and the legs and feet are orange.
Vocalization / CallMales typically produce a soft, low whistling call, while females have a harsher, more guttural honk or hiss.
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, primarily in Chile and Argentina, including Tierra del Fuego. It migrates north to central Argentina during the austral winter.
Identifying FeaturesAshy-grey head and neck, Chestnut-brown breast, Black and white barred flanks, Orange legs and feet, Dark bill
Description
This medium-sized goose is characterized by its distinctive ashy-grey head and neck, contrasting with a rich chestnut breast. It is typically found grazing in open grasslands and near water bodies in southern South America.
