Cotton Pygmy Goose
Cotton Pygmy Goose (<em>Nettapus coromandelianus</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Cotton Pygmy Goose (Nettapus coromandelianus) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). One of the smallest waterfowl in the world, a tiny black-and-white duck with a short bill; perches in trees and nests in holes; lives on vegetated ponds in South and Southeast Asia.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Nettapus; binomial: Nettapus coromandelianus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789). Typical size: 26-30cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia. Non-breeding range: AU.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
