About the White-headed Steamer-Duck
The Chubut steamer duck or white-headed flightless steamer duck is a flightless duck endemic to Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Tachyeres leucocephalus |
| Species Codes | whhstd1, CSDU, WHST, WHSD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Steamer-Duck belong to?
The White-headed Steamer-Duck (Tachyeres leucocephalus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Steamer-Duck?
The Chubut steamer duck or white-headed flightless steamer duck is a flightless duck endemic to Argentina....
Where can I report a White-headed Steamer-Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Steamer-Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhstd1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
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