About the Cotton Pygmy-Goose
The cotton pygmy goose or cotton teal is a small perching duck which breeds in Asia, Southeast Asia extending south and east to Queensland, Australia, where they are sometimes called white-quilled pygmy goose. They are among the smallest waterfowl in the world and are found in small to large waterbodies with good aquatic vegetation. They are usually seen in pairs or larger groups of pairs, roosting and nesting on trees near water. They are strong fliers and are known to disperse widely, especially in winter. Their breeding season coincides with the rains.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Nettapus coromandelianus |
| Species Codes | copgoo1, COPG, CPGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cotton Pygmy-Goose belong to?
The Cotton Pygmy-Goose (Nettapus coromandelianus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Cotton Pygmy-Goose?
The cotton pygmy goose or cotton teal is a small perching duck which breeds in Asia, Southeast Asia extending south and east to Queensland, Australia, where they are sometimes called white-quilled pygmy goose. They are among the smallest waterfowl in the world and are found in small to large waterbo...
Where can I report a Cotton Pygmy-Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Cotton Pygmy-Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code copgoo1, or on iNaturalist.