Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Sarkidiornis
Species
sylvicola
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Bolivia, Captive Photographed
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Resident but will disperse in wet season
Preferred Habitat
Tropical freshwater swamps and lakes.
Distribution and Range
South American I =n Paraguay, southeastern Brazil and northern Argentina
Food
Dabbles or grazes for vegetation and to a lesser extent small fish and invertebrates.