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Orinoco goose (Neochen jubata) Rio Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru. Jun 6, 2022 Fall,Geotagged,Neochen jubata,Orinoco goose,Peru Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Orinoco goose (Neochen jubata)

Rio Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru. Jun 6, 2022

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The Orinoco goose is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, and placed in the genus "Neochen". Three fossil relatives have been described from Pleistocene sites: "Neochen pugil" from Brazil, "Neochen debilis" from Argentina and "Neochen barbadiana" from Barbados.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2022. Captured Jun 6, 2022 10:21 in 2GJ3+26 Filadelfia, Peru.
  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/11.0
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO3200
  • 500mm