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Nettapus auritus (Boddaert, 1783) Family: Anatidae Order: Anseriformes print version
African pygmy-goose Anserelle naine Gansito africano Rostbrust-Zwerggans
Migration: local migrant

Verbreitungskarte von Nettapus auritus Chiefly sedentary, but subject to dispersive movements dictated by habitats and water availability during dry season.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1992)


Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa
Recommended link: http://206.252.132.159/congo-meet-pygmygoose
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(Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel)