African pygmy goose — size comparison

The African pygmy goose inhabits calm, heavily vegetated waters, especially with water lilies. This small duck collects seeds and other plant parts among floati

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Length

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African pygmy goose

Nettapus auritus

ok. 31,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

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Mass
185–285 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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African pygmy gooseTotal lengthapprox. 31.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
African pygmy goose — size comparison — facts and sources

The African pygmy goose inhabits calm, heavily vegetated waters, especially with water lilies. This small duck collects seeds and other plant parts among floating leaves.

Usually paired or in small groups, it nests in hollows, requiring waters surrounded by sufficiently old trees.

Measurement sources