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Orinoco Geese (Oressochen jubatus) Brazil,Geotagged,Neochen jubata,Orinoco goose,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Orinoco Geese (Oressochen jubatus)

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The Orinoco goose

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.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2022. Captured Aug 10, 2022 08:35 in Universidade Federal do Norte, TO, Brazil.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
  • f/6.5
  • 1/202s
  • ISO80
  • 215mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.