About the Orinoco Goose
The Orinoco goose is a species of waterfowl in the tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Suriname, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Oressochen jubatus |
| Species Codes | origoo1, ORGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orinoco Goose belong to?
The Orinoco Goose (Oressochen jubatus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Orinoco Goose?
The Orinoco goose is a species of waterfowl in the tribe Tadornini of subfamily Anserinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Suriname, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Orinoco Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Orinoco Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code origoo1, 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
771
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