Ashy-headed Goose x Ruddy-headed Goose Hybrid
Ashy-headed Goose x Ruddy-headed Goose Hybrid
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This entry represents a rare hybrid between the Ashy-headed Goose (Chloephaga poliocephala) and the Ruddy-headed Goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps). Such hybrids are occasionally observed in areas where the breeding ranges of these two species overlap in southern South America.
Where to spot
Observations are extremely rare and occur only in specific regions of southern South America, primarily within Patagonia, where the breeding or wintering ranges of both parent species converge.
How to spot
Look for a goose with intermediate head and neck coloration that is neither purely ash-grey nor strongly rufous, potentially showing a washed-out or mottled appearance. Body plumage may also show mixed characteristics of both species.
When to spot
Most likely to be observed during the breeding season (austral spring/summer) or during migration, when the parent species are present in overlapping territories.
Where to spot
Observations are extremely rare and occur only in specific regions of southern South America, primarily within Patagonia, where the breeding or wintering ranges of both parent species converge.
How to spot
Look for a goose with intermediate head and neck coloration that is neither purely ash-grey nor strongly rufous, potentially showing a washed-out or mottled appearance. Body plumage may also show mixed characteristics of both species.
When to spot
Most likely to be observed during the breeding season (austral spring/summer) or during migration, when the parent species are present in overlapping territories.
Hybrids between these two closely related goose species can exhibit a fascinating blend of plumage characteristics from both parents, making their identification a unique challenge for birdwatchers.
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