About the Flightless Steamer-Duck
The flightless steamer-duck, Magellanic flightless steamer-duck, or Fuegian steamer duck, is a flightless duck native to South America. It belongs to the steamer duck genus Tachyeres. It inhabits the rocky coasts and coastal islands from southern Chile and Chiloé to Tierra del Fuego, switching to the adjacent sheltered bays and lakes further inland when breeding.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Tachyeres pteneres |
| Species Codes | flistd1, MAST, FLSD, FSDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flightless Steamer-Duck belong to?
The Flightless Steamer-Duck (Tachyeres pteneres) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Flightless Steamer-Duck?
The flightless steamer-duck, Magellanic flightless steamer-duck, or Fuegian steamer duck, is a flightless duck native to South America. It belongs to the steamer duck genus Tachyeres. It inhabits the rocky coasts and coastal islands from southern Chile and Chiloé to Tierra del Fuego, switching to th...
Where can I report a Flightless Steamer-Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Flightless Steamer-Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flistd1, or on iNaturalist.
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