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.
Chiloé Wigeon Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Chiloé Wigeon
The Chiloé Wigeon is resident/Partially migratory and is associated with Coastal lagoons, marshes, estuaries, freshwater ponds in Southern South America (Chile, Argentina, Falklands).
The Chiloé Wigeon can be found in Southern South America (Chile, Argentina, Falklands) and is most often associated with Coastal lagoons, marshes, estuaries, freshwater ponds.
The Chiloé Wigeon feeds on Aquatic plants, seeds, small invertebrates and is considered a herbivore.
The Chiloé Wigeon is currently listed as Least Concern, with a stable population trend. Main threats include Habitat degradation, Hunting.
The Chiloé Wigeon is usually gregarious.
The Chiloé Wigeon is typically diurnal.
The main threats facing the Chiloé Wigeon include Habitat degradation and Hunting.
The Chiloé Wigeon population trend is currently stable.
Well-known places to look for the Chiloé Wigeon include Tierra del Fuego and Falkland Islands.
Natural predators of the Chiloé Wigeon include Culpeo foxes and Birds of prey.
Named after the Chiloé Island in Chile.
The Chiloé Wigeon is part of the Anatidae family and an Anseriformes order.
The Chiloé Wigeon weighs about 0.85 kg, stands around 45 cm tall, reaches about 50 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 80 cm.
The Chiloé Wigeon can reach speeds of around 60 km/h.
