About the Spur-winged Goose
The spur-winged goose is a large, Sub-Saharan African waterbird in the family Anatidae, which includes geese and shelducks. However, P. gambensis developed unique environmental adaptations, which resulted in the evolution of several anatomical features that are not shared with other anatids; thus, the species has been classified one step further into its own subfamily, the Plectropterinae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Plectropterus gambensis |
| Species Codes | spwgoo1, SWGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spur-winged Goose belong to?
The Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Spur-winged Goose?
The spur-winged goose is a large, Sub-Saharan African waterbird in the family Anatidae, which includes geese and shelducks. However, P. gambensis developed unique environmental adaptations, which resulted in the evolution of several anatomical features that are not shared with other anatids; thus, t...
Where can I report a Spur-winged Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Spur-winged Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spwgoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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