Flying Steamer Duck

Also known as Tachyeres patachonicus

species of bird

Species

Least Concern

flying steamer duck

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae

Habitatmarine, freshwater

Chile Central

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Tachyeres
Mass: 115
Image: Last day in Ushuaia, Argentina.Flying Steamer-Ducks (Tachyeres patachonicus) in various artistic settings.Harbour silhouettes. (25921897721).jpg

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taxon rank: species
IUCN conservation status: Least Concern
taxon name: Tachyeres patachonicus
Commons category: Tachyeres patachonicus
taxon common name: pato-vapor-patagónico
wingspan: 1.05
litter size: 6
short name: T. patachonicus
taxon range: South America

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Encyclopedic overview

The flying steamer duck (Tachyeres patachonicus), also known as the flying steamer-duck or flying steamerduck, is a species of South American duck in the family Anatidae.

Taxonomy and Systematics

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