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Orinoco Goose
Neochen jubata
Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South America.
The Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Neochen
- Species jubata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Diet
- Plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Orinoco Goose feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Behaviour
A bird of rivers and riverside habitats, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Orinoco Goose is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata) is a member of the Anatidae family, within the order Anseriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Amazonia to n Argentina.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.2 kg, with a wing length of about 29.8 cm and a tail of around 10 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7.9 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orinoco Goose?
The Orinoco Goose is a very large bird that weighs around 1.2 kg.
Where does the Orinoco Goose live?
The Orinoco Goose is found across South America with a range covering SA Amazonia to n Argentina, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Orinoco Goose belong to?
The Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Orinoco Goose eat?
The Orinoco Goose feeds mainly on plant material such as leaves, buds and shoots.
Does the Orinoco Goose migrate?
The Orinoco Goose is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Orinoco Goose endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Orinoco Goose make?
1 real field recording of the Orinoco Goose — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Orinoco Goose's range?
The Orinoco Goose has a mapped global range of about 7.9 million km².
Conservation
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