Anseranatinae
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The subfamily Anseranatinae contains the magpie goose, a single species found in northern Australia and New Guinea. This bird shares characteristics with both screamers and the swan and goose family. The Anseranatinae is part of the larger family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans, collectively known as waterfowl. Dabbling ducks, belonging to the tribe Anatini within the subfamily Anatinae, are also part of this family. These ducks are found worldwide, feed by tipping up in shallow water, and are known for their swift flight.123
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AnatidaeClassificationAnatidaeSubfamily AnseranatinaeTribe Anseranatini (magpie goose)Subfamily AnserinaeTribe Dendrocygnini (whistling duck or tree duck)Tribe Anserini
Read MoreAnatidaeSubfamily AnseranatinaeTribe Anseranatini (magpie goose)Subfamily AnserinaeTribe Dendrocygnini (whistling duck or tree duck)Tribe Anserini
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anseriformAnnotated classificationSubfamily Anseranatinae (magpie goose)1 species of northern Australia and New Guinea. Features shared with both the screamers and the swans and geese. Family Anhimidae (screamers)3 species in 2 genera of South America. Short, curved, nonlamellate
Read MoreSubfamily Anseranatinae (magpie goose)1 species of northern Australia and New Guinea. Features shared with both the screamers and the swans and geese. Family Anhimidae (screamers)3 species in 2 genera of South America. Short, curved, nonlamellate
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