Green Pygmy Goose
Green Pygmy Goose
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The Green Pygmy Goose is a small, strikingly colored waterfowl native to northern Australia and New Guinea. Despite its name, it is a duck, characterized by its emerald green back and flanks, and a white face with a dark eye stripe.
Where to spot
Found on freshwater wetlands, lagoons, and swamps, particularly those with extensive floating vegetation, across northern Australia and New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its diminutive size and bright green and white plumage. They are often shy and can be well-hidden among water plants, so quiet approach and the use of binoculars to scan dense vegetation on calm waters are essential.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its native range. Most active during the day, often seen dabbling among aquatic plants.
Where to spot
Found on freshwater wetlands, lagoons, and swamps, particularly those with extensive floating vegetation, across northern Australia and New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its diminutive size and bright green and white plumage. They are often shy and can be well-hidden among water plants, so quiet approach and the use of binoculars to scan dense vegetation on calm waters are essential.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its native range. Most active during the day, often seen dabbling among aquatic plants.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Green Pygmy Goose is one of the smallest waterfowl species in the world, perfectly adapted for life among water lilies and other aquatic vegetation where it expertly forages for food.
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