Chiloe Wigeon

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iChiloe Wigeon

Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Anas
Species: A. sibilatrix
Binomial name
Anas sibilatrix
Poeppig, 1829

The Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Anas. The sexes are similar although the male is a bit brighter.

This duck is found in South America, on freshwater lakes, marshes, lagoons and slow flowing rivers.

[edit] References

  • BirdLife International (2004). Anas sibilatrix. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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