Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 37 - 51 cm
- Weight
- 790 - 1300 g
- Diet
- Herbivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, including seeds, leaves, and stems
Habitat
WetlandsMarshesPondsLakesCoastal wetlands
Behavior
- Social bird, often found in large flocks
- Herbivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants
- Migrates between breeding and wintering grounds
- Dives and forages for food in wetlands