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Egyptian Goose


Egyptian Goose
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6168] (21078)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-02 17:50
Viewed: 759
Points: 32
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Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiacus

Full view of an Egyptian Goose

I. DESCRIPTION:
Male is buff; wing coverts are white with black primaries, green secondaries and brown tertiaries. Belly is paler, mantle darker. The rump, tail and back are black. There is a chestnut patch around the eyes and on the breast and a chestnut ring around the neck. There are two color phases, one with a grayer back. The female is similar, but slightly smaller. Their long legs are pink, bill is pink with a black tip and base, and the eyes are dark yellow. Their most distinctive feature is the bandit's mask.

II. GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE AND HABITAT:
Inhabits Africa south of the Sahara, the Nile Valley, and southern Israel. Common anywhere except deep forest and desert, usually near water, sometimes on open plains. The only species of Shelduck found north of the equator.

III. DIET:
Feeds on crops and young grass.

IV. LIFE CYCLE/SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
Wary. Perches and roosts in trees, often using the same branch each night. Dives freely in molt. Found in small groups or very large flocks. Noisy, often fighting. Call is a loud "Kak-kak"; hisses when annoyed. Breeds all months. Nest site varies: may be on ground, in holes in trees or cliffs, deserted tree nests, up to a mile from water. Nest is made of grass and reeds and lined with down. 6-10 yellowish white eggs are produced and incubated for 28-30 days. Life span is 22 years.

V. SPECIAL ADAPTATIONS:
They feed on land as well as water.

VI. INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION:
The Egyptian Goose is in the tribe of Shelducks. Apart from many duck-like characteristics, they also have external goose-like features. They are often bred in captivity.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-01-02 18:40]

Hello Manyee,
Beautiful composition with razor sharp details and wonderful colors. The eye is amazing Manyee, thanks for sharing.
Rick

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-01-02 18:55]

Hola Manyee.- Nice pose of this elegant Goose. I had never seen in a real life. excellent sharpness and focus.
Luis52.

Beautiful picture, brown tones are really nice. Clarity is excellent except for a bit aroud the beak. Bright white looks good without overexposing the feathers. Good note.

Hello Manyee,
You have caught the Egyptian goose in a lovable posture while it preens and grooms itself. The image is sharp and colorful.
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I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a richly fulfilling, joyous and wonderful 2008!
Warm regards.
Ram

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1114] (5420)
  • [2008-01-02 23:54]

hi manyee,
lovely pic,
tfs

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 94 N: 5586] (17766)
  • [2008-01-03 0:28]

Hello Manyee,
Very beautiful photo with great details and lovely colours. Fantastic composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2008-01-03 0:51]

Nice portrait.good details.
happy 2008!

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3005 W: 162 N: 1005] (2941)
  • [2008-01-03 5:02]

Hello Manyee,
Excellent close-up of the Egyptian Goose in a fine pose. Interesting to see the sharp details and the colours are beautiful. Well done!
TFS and best wishes for 2008!
Ulla

Hi Manyee,
An excellent capture on this Egyptian Goose. Some nice soft light and a spot on exposure. The colors and fine detail in the plumage looks amazing. Very well done!
Scott

Hello Manyee a wonderfull shot great colours and nice pov. sharp details. My best wishes for the new ty rgds Necip.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-01-05 7:02]

Hello Manyee ! Very good capture of this beautiful bird, the details are sharp and the exposure is great, well done my friend ! Thanks,

Mario

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-05 14:42]

Hello Manyee

Excellent POV for this shot.The eye detail and colour stands out.
The focus and sharpness is very well done with wonderful plumage definition.
Lovely lighting and colours.
The shot is bathed in a warm light.
TFS
Rob

I'm back having solved most of my computer issues and projects. I figured out how to use Audacity enough for my purposes. That will be fun.

This is a nice capture and an interesting pose. Have you counted how many bird species you have photographed?

TFS
Evelynn : )

This is incredibly good details Manyee! I like the position and the in camera framing you chose.That eye is so well focused too! I enjoy seeing the feather details and everything when it is so clear like this.
TFS!

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5452 W: 594 N: 3665] (10077)
  • [2008-01-07 15:45]

Hi ManYee

"Oh darling, you have such lovely yellow eyes". Oops sorry, wrong script wrong movie, but the eye is yellow and it is just remarkable. A great close-up shot of this goose either preening or perhaps preparing to take a nap.

Great colours, sharp details, complimentary BG (well OOF and evenly coloured), excellent exposure control, and a good composition with very appropriate cropping.

Good work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hy Manyee
it's fantastic that Egyptian Goose (Anatra Egiziana,in italian) Very Good Shoot, fantastic detail,and color.
Nice Job, compliments
Andrea
(i'm sorry for my English)

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