African Pygmy-Goose
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    African Pygmy-Goose

    Nettapus auritus

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.023 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The African pygmy goose is a perching duck from sub-Saharan Africa. It is the smallest of Africa's waterfowl, and one of the smallest in the world.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for African Pygmy-Goose. Sightings recorded in 88 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    West Africa
    Bureau du Parc de la Langue de BarbarieNorthern Coastal Wetlands & River Delta, Senegal
    Rare
    Parc National de la Langue de BarbarieNorthern Coastal Wetlands & River Delta, Senegal
    Rare
    Réserve spéciale de faune de GuembeulNorthern Coastal Wetlands & River Delta, Senegal
    Rare
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