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Chiloe Wigeon
Mareca sibilatrix (Poeppig, 1829)
Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans
Chiloe Wigeon, Mareca sibilatrix, is a duck in the Anatidae family and the order Anseriformes. It breeds in the Southern Cone of South America. In its natural range it occurs in the south of the continent, including the Chiloé Archipelago, which gave rise to its name. The species is also known locally as pato overo and pato real. Its scientific name refers to whistling. It is one of the wigeon species placed in the genus Mareca.
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Breeding range
- South America: Southern Cone
