Spur-winged Goose
Plectropterus gambensis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Anatidae
Spur-winged Goose.
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Plectropterus gambensis
Category
birds
Family
Anatidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 3.87 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding spur-winged goose in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, water-surface foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 60%; seeds 20%; fruit 10%; fish 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
Zimbabwe
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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