Internet Bird Collection (IBC) Explore collection
ML201870221 IBC 1565979
Contributor
Robert Humphries Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Humedal Tres Puentes
Punta Arenas, Magallanes, Chile
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
- Behaviors
- Foraging or eating
Media notes
A Chiloe Wigeon swimming and feeding amongst Myriophyllum. Chiloe Wigeons (Mareca sibilatrix) occur widely throughout southern South America and on the Falkland Islands. They inhabit a range of freshwater habitats – marshes, lagoons, slow-flowing rivers and lakes and are sometimes found on the coast. Chiloe Wigeons are largely vegetarian, but also take some seeds, small invertebrates and small fish. They tend to be shy ducks, and usually swim away when approached. I was lucky that this one seemed unconcerned as it continued feeding amongst emergent Myriophyllum in the Tres Puentes wetland (Mirador Humedal 3 Puentes) in Punta Arenas in southern Chile. Elevation: 4 m. Date added to IBC: March 2, 2019.
Collection
Internet Bird Collection (IBC)
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 77.12 MB