Chiloé Wigeon
The Chiloé Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) is a small, colourful dabbling duck native to southern South America. Often found in coastal lagoons, marshes and estuaries, males have a distinctive chestnut flanks and a pale head with subtle markings.
Chiloé Wigeon Quick Facts
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Chiloé Wigeons are known to form mixed flocks with other duck species and often graze on land as well as feed in shallow water.
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Lifespan
8–12 years
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Habitat
Coastal lagoons, marshes, estuaries, freshwater ponds
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Diet
Aquatic plants, seeds, small invertebrates
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Region
Southern South America (Chile, Argentina, Falklands)
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