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A pair of Andean geese (Oressochen melanoptera) Laguna Tragadero, Jauja, Junín, Peru. Nov 21, 2020 Andean goose,Chloephaga melanoptera,Geotagged,Peru,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A pair of Andean geese (Oressochen melanoptera)

Laguna Tragadero, Jauja, Junín, Peru. Nov 21, 2020

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    A very long time ago I specialised in waterbirds and alwise wanted to see Andean and Orinoco geese. Never have seen them in real. Beautiful waterbirds. Posted 4 years ago
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      Yes they're lovely birds! Hopefully I'll get to see Orinoco geese next year Posted 4 years ago
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    Pretty crazy that they're found above 3,000m! Posted 4 years ago
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      Indeed! Posted 4 years ago

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The Andean goose

The Andean goose is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is also known as the ''wallata''. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae. It is resident around lakes and marshes in the high Andes, usually well above 3,000 m. It is largely terrestrial and avoids swimming except in emergencies.

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Uploaded Jun 30, 2021. Captured Nov 21, 2020 10:18 in Unnamed Road, 12620, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/10.0
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO640
  • 560mm