Ashy-headed Goose

Chloephaga poliocephala

The Ashy-headed Goose, also known as the Magellan Goose, is a species of waterfowl native to southern South America. It is characterized by its striking black and white plumage, with a distinctive ashy-gray head. These geese are typically found in wetlands, grasslands, and coastal areas, where they feed on a diet of grasses, sedges, and aquatic plants. They are known for their seasonal migrations, traveling long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds. The Ashy-headed Goose is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, with stable populations and no immediate threats to its survival.

Habitat: Wetlands, grasslands, coastal areas