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Common Name

Egyptian Goose

Alternate Names

Common Type

Goose

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Alopochen

Species

aegytiacus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Britain, FLA, Kenya, Uganda

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Disperses somewhat when not breeding.

Preferred Habitat

Distribution and Range

Sub Sahara and Nile valley but feral populations established in Europe, US and New Zealand

Food

On the ground they will eat seeds, leaves, grases and occasionally invertibrates.

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Field Notes:

Were considered sacred by the Ancient Egyptians and appeared in much of their artwork. Because of their popularity as an ornamental bird, escapees are common and feral populations have become established around the world.

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