Spur-winged Goose
Spur-winged Goose · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 75–115 cm
- Body Mass
- 3.87 kg
- Diet
- Omnivorous
- Migration
- Migratory
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 122).
Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 143).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Plectropterus gambensis gambensis
Gambia to Ethiopia s to Angola and Mozambique
- Plectropterus gambensis niger
Namibia and Zimbabwe through South Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Plectropterus gambensis
Which family does it belong to?
Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)
Where is it found?
Africa: widespread
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Tarique Sani · CC BY-NC-SA
