Flightless Steamer Duck
Tachyeres pteneres
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
The flightless steamer-duck, Magellanic flightless steamer-duck, or Fuegian steamer duck, is a flightless duck native to South America. It belongs to the steamer duck genus Tachyeres. It inhabits the rocky coasts and coastal islands from southern Chile and Chiloé to Tierra del Fuego, switching to the adjacent sheltered bays and lakes further inland when breeding.
Fun Fact
This is the largest of the steamer duck species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to South America.
Diet
Eat and feed their young small snails, insect larvae, amphipods and isopods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance