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CHILOE WIGEON (Anas sibilatrix)

©Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (Slimbridge March 2011)

The Chiloe Wigeon, also known as the Southern Wigeon, is a dabbling duck of South America.

Being a very sociable bird the Chiloe Wigeon tends to mate with different types of bird creating hybrids.

The population of the Chiloe Wigeon is stable and they are classed as Least Concern.

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Conservation Status


Size
460mm to 560mm (18" to 22")

Appearance - Male
The male has a Green Blue iridescent cap on its head, a Blue Grey bill with a Black tip, Cheeks and forehead are White, Dark Brown eyes and a White auricular patch. The neck and back of the head are Black, the breast is mottled Black and White, the wings are Grey and White. The flanks are Orange Brown,with a Black tail and Dark Grey legs and feet.

Appearance - Female
Similar to the male but slightly duller and smaller.

Habitat
Freshwater Lakes, Marshes, Shallow Lagoons and slow flowing Rivers.

Diet
Aquatic Plants, Grass and occasional Algae.

Breeding Time
Late August to December.

Nest
The nest is built in Grasses and under Bushes.

Eggs
Quantity: 8 to 10
Colour: Cream or White.







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PHOTOGRAPHS

Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge August 2016) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge November 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge March 2019) - pic by Nigel Key
16/08/16 30/11/17 25/03/19
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge March 2014) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge May 2015) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge May 2016) - pic by Nigel Key
16/03/14 23/05/15 04/05/16
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge September 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge September 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
26/07/13 04/09/13 04/09/13
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
06/07/13 06/07/13 26/07/13
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
25/05/13 06/07/13 06/07/13
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
06/04/13 06/04/13 25/05/13
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge March 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
24/03/12 24/03/12 24/03/12
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge October 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge October 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge October 2011) - pic by Nigel Key
01/10/11 01/10/11 01/10/11
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge August 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge August 2011) - pic by Nigel Key
25/03/11 15/08/11 15/08/11
Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key Chiloe Wigeon (WWT Slimbridge 20) - pic by Nigel Key
25/03/11 25/03/11 25/03/11
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Dabbling Ducks - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


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LOCATION

Chiloe Wigeon
Breeding Habitat - South America
Argentina, Chile and Falkland Islands.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Winters in Uruguay, Paraquay and South Brazil.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Chiloe Wigeon
Flamingo Lagoon - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key Flamingo Lagoon (WWT Slimbridge November 2013)


The Chiloe Wigeon can be found in the Flamingo Lagoon.

Flamingo Lagoon (WWT Slimbridge)
Flamingo Lagoon.
Where can I find this location?
To locate the Flamingo Lagoon and places of interest at Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W.W.T.), please click the above image for a map.

WWT Slimbridge Wildfowl (Listed Alphabetically)
A-B  | C-F  | G-L  | M-R  | S-Z
Wildfowl C to F
Canada Goose
Canvasback
Cape Barren Goose
Cape Teal
Chestnut Teal
Chilean Flamingo
Chiloe Wigeon
Cinnamon Teal
Comb Duck
Common Merganser
Coot
Coscoroba Swan
Crested Screamer
Demoiselle Crane
Eider
Emperor Goose
Eurasian Crane
Eurasian Teal
Eurasian Wigeon
Falcated Duck
Ferruginous Duck
Freckled Duck
Fulvous Whistling Duck