The Chiloe Wigeon has a white forehead and cheeks, a metallic green head and neck, blue-grey beak with black tip, black and white barred breast, orange-brown flanks, dark-grey back with white streaks, black tail and white vent, and the legs and feet are dark grey. Both sexes are similar although the female is a slightly duller colour.
Typical Adult is 43-53cm (17-21in).
Mainly aquatic plants, leaves, sedges, also crustaceans and invertebrates. Will also graze on grasses in wet meadows, and pastures.
Wetlands, marshes, freshwater lakes, lagoons, and rivers in South America - Argentina, Chile, and Falkland Islands. Winters further north in Uruguay, Paraguay, and south Brazil.
Late August to December.
6 to 10 (pale buff or white colour).
River Cottage's collection of Wigeons changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock
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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details
