About the Green Pygmy-Goose
The green pygmy goose is a small perching duck which breeds in southern New Guinea and northern Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Nettapus pulchellus |
| Species Codes | grnpyg1, GPGO, GRPG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Pygmy-Goose belong to?
The Green Pygmy-Goose (Nettapus pulchellus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Green Pygmy-Goose?
The green pygmy goose is a small perching duck which breeds in southern New Guinea and northern Australia....
Where can I report a Green Pygmy-Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Pygmy-Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnpyg1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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