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Ruddy headed Geese Geese

The Ruddy-headed Goose is a large stocky South American Sheldgoose. They remain numerous in the Falkland Islands but the Tierra del Fuego population has decreased to a few hundred birds because of livestock farming and predation from the Gray Fox which was introduced in the 1950s to control rabbits. This species is listed as 'Least Concern' by the IUC

Size

Typical Adult is 45-50cm (18-20in).

Food

Plants, grasses, and sedges. Feeds mainly by grazing on land and rarely swims.

Habitat/Range

Open grassy plains, and meadows. It breeds in Tierra del Fuego, Chile and the Falkland Islands. The Falklands population is resident and the Chile population winter in southern Argentina (Buenos Aires province).

Breeding

From September or October.

Eggs

3 to 8 (pale-brown colour).

River Cottage's collection of Geese changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock

 

 

£280 per pair

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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