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Egyptian Goose
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Robin Du Bois (robindb)
![Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 48 W: 0 N: 92]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/s-n-g.gif) (438) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-10-21 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Cannon EOS 350D |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-06-30 1:49 |
| Viewed: 298 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Egyptian Goose (from Wikipedia)
This 63-73 cm long species breeds widely in Africa except deserts and dense forests, and is locally abundant. They are found mostly in the Nile Valley and south of the Sahara. It is also introduced elsewhere; Great Britain and the Netherlands have self-sustaining feral populations, the former dating back to the 18th century, though only formally added to the British list in 1971. In Britain, it is found mainly in East Anglia, in parkland with lakes.
This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. It swims well, and in flight looks heavy, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name.
This species will nest in a large variety of situations, especially in holes in mature trees in parkland. Egyptian Geese usually pair for life.
The sexes of this striking species are identical in plumage, though the males average slightly larger. There is a fair amount of variation in plumage tone, with some birds greyer and others browner, but this is not sex or age related.
Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals. |
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- SelenE
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2301 W: 59 N: 3645]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(11684) - [2008-06-30 3:21]
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Hi Robin,
Nice photo of the egyptian goose. I like the light, color tones, clarity, POV, composition and the reflection of the bird. TFS
Greetings,
Selen
