Egyptian goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

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Brief #

Distinctive eye patches.

Synonyms #

  • Ganso del Nilo (Spanish)
  • Ganso de Exipto (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Egyptian goose is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The sexes of this species are identical in plumage but the males average slightly larger. They have long necks, long pink legs, a pink bill and brown eye patches encircling each eye. They are distinguished from closely related species by a brown patch in the middle of the chest. The upper wings and the head are brown, while the rest of the body is light brown.

Measurements #

Length: 63 - 73 cm
Wingspan: 1.1 - 1.3 m
Weight: 1.5 - 2.25 kg

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