Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Oressochen melanopterus |
| Codes | andgoo1, ANGO |
Identification
The Andean Goose (Oressochen melanopterus) is a member of the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family within the order Anseriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code andgoo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl