Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alopochen-aegyptiaca"></birdfyi-bird>The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 71.2 cm and a weight of 2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 71,2 cm | 28.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 2021,3333333333333 g | 71.30 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
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.
Coğrafi Dağılım
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.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 55-75 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
5-14
Ses
Şarkı
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.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Familya | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Alopochen |
| Türler | Alopochen aegyptiaca |
Distribution
Egyptian Goose has been recorded in 26 countries.
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