Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Chloephaga
Species
picta
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Falklands
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Non Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Southern temperate grasslands, arid lowland scrubs, pastures and agricultural lands.
Distribution and Range
Southern part of South America
Food
Feed on plant matter with some farmers considering them pests when thousands land on a field and compete with the cattle or sheep.