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Kelp Goose
Chloephaga hybrida malvinarum
-51.6943, -57.8304
Field Notes
Description:
Coastal sheldgoose, the sub-species malvinarum is found only on the Falklands. These birds are highly sexually dimorphic, and almost look like different species. The male is pure white with a black bill and yellow legs, while the female has a black back and head, white and black barring on the under parts, a white tail and yellow legs. The males hold territory and watch over the female and any hatchlings.
Habitat:
Found on rocky coasts where it feeds on seaweed, and nests above the tide line in grassy areas
Notes:
Spotted this pair of kelp geese as I was walking into Stanley from the harbour.
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