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Spur-winged Goose
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Spur-winged Goose
Spur-winged Goose
Plectropterus gambensis
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Anseriformes
FAMILY
Anatidae
Range
Africa south of the Sahara
Habitat
Swamps, lakes, flooded meadows, grassy plains
Diet
Young shoots and grasses, seeds, fruit, and crops
Weight
14 - 22 lbs.
Size
30 - 40 in.
Clutch
7 - 12 eggs
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Facts
Males are larger than females and develop a knob on the forehead as they mature.
The voice of the male is a thin, squeaky whistle and females are generally silent.
Named for the odd spur on the forepart of the wing.
Although its ground-nesting habits led to it being called a goose, it is actually a perching duck.
Conservation
Not threatened, but faces challenges from uncontrolled hunting.
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Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Closed only Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day
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