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Chubut Steamer Duck
Tachyeres leucocephalus
Chubut Steamer Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South America.
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The Chubut Steamer Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 3 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Tachyeres
- Species leucocephalus
Where it lives
Coastal north-central to southern Chubut Province (southeastern Argentina)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chubut Steamer Duck hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of coastal habitats, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Chubut Steamer Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Chubut Steamer Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA coastal nc to s Chubut Province (se Argentina).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 3 kg, with a wing length of about 27.5 cm and a tail of around 16.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 49,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chubut Steamer Duck?
The Chubut Steamer Duck is a very large bird that weighs around 3 kg.
Where does the Chubut Steamer Duck live?
The Chubut Steamer Duck is found across South America with a range covering SA coastal nc to s Chubut Province (se Argentina), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Chubut Steamer Duck belong to?
The Chubut Steamer Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Chubut Steamer Duck eat?
The Chubut Steamer Duck hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Chubut Steamer Duck migrate?
The Chubut Steamer Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Chubut Steamer Duck endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Chubut Steamer Duck's range?
The Chubut Steamer Duck has a mapped global range of about 49,000 km².
Conservation
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