About the African Pygmy-Goose
The African pygmy goose is a perching duck from sub-Saharan Africa. It is the smallest of Africa's waterfowl, and one of the smallest in the world.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Nettapus auritus |
| Species Codes | afrpyg1, APGO, AFPG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Pygmy-Goose belong to?
The African Pygmy-Goose (Nettapus auritus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the African Pygmy-Goose?
The African pygmy goose is a perching duck from sub-Saharan Africa. It is the smallest of Africa's waterfowl, and one of the smallest in the world....
Where can I report a African Pygmy-Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of African Pygmy-Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrpyg1, 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
174
Species in Family
893
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