Chiloé Wigeon
Mareca sibilatrix
Also known as: Southern 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.
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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.Chiloé Wigeon Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Chiloé Wigeon
Weight 0.85 kg
Height 45 cm
Length 50 cm
Wingspan 80 cm
Top Speed 60 km/h
Social Structure: Gregarious
Activity Pattern: Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident/Partially migratory
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Habitat degradation
- Hunting
Tierra del Fuego
Falkland Islands
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
