The Orinoco Goose is the only living member of the genus Neochen and is part of the Sheduck subfamily Tadorninae. It is a tropical goose which rarely swims or takes to flight but will perch in trees and nest in tree hollows. They are found in pairs or family groups rather than large flocks and are rarely seen on the coast. There is no obvious migration.

Size

Typical Adult is 61-76cm(24-30in).

Food

Mostly grazing on grasses but will also feed on molluscs, insects and larvae.

Habitat/Range

Forest lakes, marshes, wet savannah areas, and freshwater wetlands in tropical South America - Columbia, Venezuela, Brazilian Amazon, Peru, Bolivia, and north Argentina.

Breeding

During the dry season - January in Venezuela.

Eggs

6 to 10 (pale brown or creamy colour).

River Cottage's collection of Geese changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock

£280 per pair

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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details

+44 (0)1223 845255
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