Dendrocygninae

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:adaptation waterfowl adaptations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated varies by species
gptkbp:behavior social
complex social interactions
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:clutch_size 4-12 eggs
gptkbp:color varies by species
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Dendrocygna
gptkb:Dendrocygna_bicolor
gptkb:Dendrocygna_viduata
gptkb:Dendrocygna_autumnalis
Dendrocygna javanica
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wetlands
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide except polar regions
gptkbp:ecological_role important in wetland ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:first_flight strong fliers
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing
grazing on grasses
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
shallow waters
freshwater habitats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dendrocygninae
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30 days
gptkbp:is_characterized_by webbed feet
long necks
gptkbp:length medium-sized
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
some species are migratory
specific flyways
gptkbp:native_to tropical regions
gptkbp:nesting vegetation
on the ground
ground nesting.
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:population_trend declining in some areas
gptkbp:predators various birds of prey
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:reproduction nesting in colonies
gptkbp:research_focus ecological indicators
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:territorial_behavior during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization quacking sounds
gptkbp:wildlife important for conservation
high during nesting
gptkbp:young goslings