The Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata) is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamilyTadorninae, and is the only living member of the genus Neochen. Two fossil relatives have been described from Late Pleistocene sites:Neochen pugil and Neochen debilis of Brazil and Argentina, respectively.
Orinoco Geese are 61 to 76 cm (24 to 30 in) long and are resident breeders in the forests of tropical South America. Its preference is forest lakes or marshes with access to open woodland or savanna.
It has a pale head and neck, chestnut flanks and mantle and blackish wings with a white speculum. The legs are red and the bill is black and pinkish. The sexes of this striking species are identical in plumage, though the males are larger; juveniles are duller than adults.
This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees. It rarely swims or flies unless hard pressed. In flight it looks heavy, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name.
The Orinoco Goose is a very territorial species in the breeding season, and usually nests in hollow trees, only occasionally on the ground. The male has a high pitched whistling call, and the female cackles like the related Egyptian Goose.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Un ave bonita, bien proporcionada y muy bien fotografíada. Me gusta ese primer plano de la cabeza. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird, well proportioned and beautifully photographed. I like the close up of the head. A hug,
Hi Bob....What a interesting post about the Orinoco Goose !! Your photos are just fabulous especially the last one is wonderful!!
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I did like this music, but if I had a dog it probably would be howling like a fool!
Hee-Hee ; )!!
Hi Bob such a lovely looking bird and wonderful close ups you got of them. Margaret
ReplyDeleteA smart bird Bob, never heard of one.
ReplyDeletewat een prachtig verenkleed heeft hij Bob.
ReplyDeletejust a beautiful goose! love the colors and sweet little bill!
ReplyDeleteA new for me, it is a beautiful goose! Great shots, Bob!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Bob, they would look good on Cannop
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Yes, Cannop Pond would look really nice, ha ha ha.
DeleteBob, I've never seen one of these before. Thanks for the insight! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWat een pracht foto met een vogel vol kleurenpracht lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteNice birds Bob:))))
ReplyDeleteWow Bob!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely goose!!!Exellent shots and very sharp!!!Great work!!!
I like the colours of the feathers!!
Thank you!!!!
Dimi...
Lieber Bob, wieder ganz wunderbare Fotos.
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Einen schönen Abend wünscht
Irmi
Great Bob,
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful pictures of this Egyptian Goose. Pretty sharp, brilliant colors and lots of information. Also a great beautiful kopfoto.
Greetings, Helma
Bin sprachlos ueber deine tollen fotos, super!
ReplyDeleteI love this series, Bob. A beautiful goose that I have never seen before. I know the Egyptian goose but this one was unknown. Greetings, Joke
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ReplyDeleteThe last photo put your cute bow :(. Yours.
That's nice to know Giga.
DeleteWow, what a splendid looking bird Bob, Great capture. Glad to see that we got some beautiful wildlife here in the UK
ReplyDeletebeautiful geese Bob; spectacular photos. Re the video; I've never seen an electric bagpipe setup before; how amazing too.
ReplyDeleteFabulosas as tuas fotos , Bob!
ReplyDeleteAs cores e a nitidez das penas são uma maravilha.
I love the small beak Bob!
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful Goose, I've never seen that before.
ReplyDeleteVery well photographed, Bob
It comes from Colombia,Venezuela, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname,Brazil,Peru and Bolivia. It is an IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
DeleteFabulosas capturas.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteLovely bird Isidro.
DeleteBeautiful photos Bob, great series.
ReplyDeleteLOVELY...
ReplyDeleteBOB, I Was curious to know where the forest of Dean" was - I Goggled it on Google maps...and there it was...so beautiful...so many trees (you do know I love trees, and grass, and flowers...9
Stunning, Bob!
Xoxo BShell
Now you know then, best wishes.
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