Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Ducks, Geese and Swans :: White-headed Steamerduck

White-headed Steamerduck Tachyeres leucocephalus

Described by: Humphrey; Thompson (1981)
Alternate common name(s): Chubut Steamer Duck, Chubut Steamerduck, White-headed Flightless Steamer Duck
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Argentina - Aug, 2006 © Jean-Michel Fenerole 
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Range

S. Argentina;
Ex. restricted range;
Coast of s. Chubut in the area of Puerto Melo. Probably occurs from Puerto Madryn and the Valdes Peninsula s. to Bahia Bustamante.

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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