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African Pygmy-Goose vs Maccoa Duck

Nettapus auritus versus Oxyura maccoa

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African Pygmy-Goose (Nettapus auritus) African Pygmy-Goose
Maccoa Duck (Oxyura maccoa) Maccoa Duck

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The bill shape is the most reliable field mark: the African Pygmy-Goose has a short, stubby bill, while the Maccoa Duck has a more elongated, spatula-shaped bill. These species also differ in tail structure, with the Maccoa Duck having a stiff, spiky tail, unlike the rounded tail of the African Pygmy-Goose.

Identification tips

  1. Bill shape: Look for the short, stubby bill of the African Pygmy-Goose versus the elongated, spatula-shaped bill of the Maccoa Duck. 2. Tail structure: The Maccoa Duck has a stiff, spiky tail, while the African Pygmy-Goose has a rounded tail.

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The bill shape is the most reliable field mark: the African Pygmy-Goose has a short, stubby bill, while the Maccoa Duck has a more elongated, spatula-shaped bill. These species also differ in tail structure, with the Maccoa Duck having a stiff, spiky tail, unlike the rounded tail of the African Pygmy-Goose.

  1. Bill shape: Look for the short, stubby bill of the African Pygmy-Goose versus the elongated, spatula-shaped bill of the Maccoa Duck. 2. Tail structure: The Maccoa Duck has a stiff, spiky tail, while the African Pygmy-Goose has a rounded tail.

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