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Birds of the Falkland Islands - Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) (192 words) |
 | Birds of the Falkland Islands - Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) |
| The Chiloë Wigeon is widespread around the Falklands, although not particularly common. |
| Chiloë Wigeon are most common in areas where there are an abundance of suitable ponds, such as in Lafonia, where birds may be found in small flocks. |
| ANIMAL BYTES - Chiloe Wigeon (159 words) |
| When communicating, both sexes lift their chin and call in the same way: a whistle. |
| Chiloe widgeons have strong pair bonds and - unlike other widgeons - males often take part in rearing the young; however, the female alone incubates the eggs. |
| Chiloe widgeons join the very small number of waterfowl species that have managed to cross the hostile South Atlantic (Drake Passage) separating the tip of South America from Antarctica. |
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