Orinoco Goose
Neochen jubata
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The Orinoco goose (Neochen jubata) is a species of waterfowl in the tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Suriname, and Uruguay.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Orinoco and Amazon river basins to northwestern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Orinoco goose
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
