| Sheldgeese | |
|---|---|
| Ruddy-headed goose, Chloephaga rubidiceps | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Anseriformes |
| Family: | Anatidae |
| Subfamily: | Tadorninae |
| Genus: |
Chloephaga Eyton, 1838 |
| Species | |
The sheldgeese are a genus (Chloephaga) of birds in the family Anatidae.
Based on the Taxonomy in Flux from John Boyd's website.
C. poliocephala Sclater 1857 (Ashy-headed goose)
C. rubidiceps Sclater 1861 (Ruddy-headed goose)
C. picta (Gmelin 1789) (Upland/Magellan goose)
C. hybrida (Molina 1782) (Kelp goose)