The kelp goose (Chloephaga hybrida) is a species of waterfowl in tribe the Tadornini of the subfamily Anserinae. It is found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.
Taxonomy and systematics
The kelp goose has two subspecies, the nominate C. h. hybrida and C. h. malvinarum.
Distribution and habitat
The nominate subspecies of kelp goose is found on coastal southern Chile and Argentina including the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. C. h. malvinarum is found only on the Falkland Islands. Except when nesting, the species inhabits rocky coasts or shingle beaches with kelp beds offshore. It nests at coastal freshwater lakes.