Kelp Goose

Chloephaga hybrida (Molina, 1782)

Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans

Kelp Goose, Chloephaga hybrida, is a duck in the family Anatidae and order Anseriformes. It breeds in southern Chile, southern Argentina and the Falkland Islands. The species occurs on coastal stretches of southern Chile and Argentina, including Tierra del Fuego, while the Falkland population is confined to those islands. Outside the breeding season it uses rocky shores and shingle beaches with kelp beds offshore, and it nests by coastal freshwater lakes. Two subspecies are recognised, with the Falkland form restricted to the islands.

Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans
Breeding range: South America: s Chile, s Argentina and Falkland Is.

Tours where you can spot this bird

2 tours in Argentina

Ushuaia City and National Park Shore Excursion

Argentina / Ushuaia Private tour 1 day

A cruise-compatible introduction to Ushuaia’s history and viewpoints followed by forest, lake and coastal nature stops in the national par...

Tierra del Fuego National Park Birding Tour

Argentina / Ushuaia Private tour 1 day

A full-day private birding route through Tierra del Fuego National Park, combining southern beech forest, wetlands and Beagle Channel coast....