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Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Least Concern

Envergure

71,2 cm

Poids

2021,3333333333333 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

A large conspicuous sheldgoose-like bird with brown-and-white body, dark eye patches, a chestnut patch on the chest, and pink bill and legs. Native to Africa and the Nile Valley; widely introduced to Europe. Aggressive and territorial; found in urban parks. Feeds by grazing on grass.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	71,2 cm	28.0 in
Poids	2021,3333333333333 g	71.30 oz

Identification

Plumage

Pale grayish-brown with chestnut-brown patch around eye and dark chestnut patch on breast center. Wings show large white patch and black-and-green speculum in flight. Pinkish bill and legs. Sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

Native to sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile Valley; also introduced in western Europe. Freshwater margins, agricultural fields, parks, and golf courses. Highly adaptable; common near human habitation.

🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland

Répartition géographique

Formerly bred in eastern North America; range collapsed in the 19th century. Extinct by 1914; last wild individual shot in 1900.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on seeds, grasses, and invertebrates; forages on land and water; diet shifts between terrestrial and aquatic sources seasonally.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 55-75 days.

Taille de la couvée

5-14

Son

Chant

A harsh, honking 'haw-haw' from males; females give a reedy, nasal 'kink-kink'. Very vocal and aggressive; pairs call repeatedly near nest sites in African wetlands.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famille	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Alopochen
Espèces	Alopochen aegyptiaca

Distribution

Egyptian Goose has been recorded in 26 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇨🇳 China 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

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Foire aux questions

What does the Egyptian Goose eat?

Feeds on seeds, grasses, and invertebrates; forages on land and water; diet shifts between terrestrial and aquatic sources seasonally.

Where does the Egyptian Goose live?

Native to sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile Valley; also introduced in western Europe. Freshwater margins, agricultural fields, parks, and golf courses. Highly adaptable; common near human habitation.

Is the Egyptian Goose endangered?

The Egyptian Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Egyptian Goose nest?

Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 55-75 days.

What does the Egyptian Goose sound like?

A harsh, honking 'haw-haw' from males; females give a reedy, nasal 'kink-kink'. Very vocal and aggressive; pairs call repeatedly near nest sites in African wetlands.

How big is the Egyptian Goose?

The Egyptian Goose has a wingspan of 71.2 cm, weight of 2021.3333333333333 g.

What order and family does the Egyptian Goose belong to?

The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.