pygmy goose

Pygmy geese are very small, extremely aquatic geese belonging to the genus Nettapus. They are characterized by their short bills, considerable white and green plumage, and are native to Africa, India, China, and Australia. These birds are part of the larger family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and swans. While generally referred to as geese, some waterfowl of gooselike build, such as the African pygmy goose (Nettapus auritus), are also called geese. The African pygmy goose is among the smallest members of the Anatidae family, measuring about 30 cm (1 foot) in length and weighing around 250 grams (0.5 pound).123