Andean Geese can be found in many parts of South America. Andean geese live in lakes and marshes in Andes Mountains. The body is white feathers with black wingtips and tail feathers. Pink/orange beack and legs. Shipping $150.00 Express Mail USPS. These are pinioned to prevent flying.
The Andean Goose, Chloephaga melanoptera, is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae. It is resident around lakes and marshes in the high Andes, usually well above 3000 m. It is largely terrestrial and avoids swimming except in emergencies. This is a heavily built bird with a tiny pink bill, and white plumage except for black in the wings and tail. The female is similar to the male, but is smaller. The Andean Goose is a grazing species, eating grasses. It nests on the ground in a bare scrape near water, laying 6-10 eggs. It is territorial in the breeding season, but otherwise forms small flocks.
