Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Ducks, Geese and Swans :: Falkland Steamerduck

Falkland Steamerduck Tachyeres brachypterus

Described by: Latham (1790)
Alternate common name(s): Falkland Steamer Duck, Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck, Falkland Islands Flightless Steamerduck, Loggerhead
Old scientific name(s): Tachyeres brachdactila

Photographs

New Island, Falkland Islands - Feb, 2001 © Stuart MacKay  New Island, Falkland Islands - Feb, 2001 © Stuart MacKay  New Island, Falkland Islands - Nov 13, 2004 © Michael G. Shepard  Carcass Island, Falkland Islands - Nov 13, 2004 © Michael G. Shepard 
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Range

Falkland Is.;
Ex. restricted range;

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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