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Goose, Egyptian

  


Name: Goose, Egyptian

Scientific name: Alopochen aegyptiaca

Type: Goose

Color: Brown,Green,White

Habitat: Coast,Ocean,Water

Size: 68cm




Conservation status:

Vagrant


Description:

Slightly larger than a Ruddy Shelduck, has black flight feathers , green speculum and striking white forewing and underwing coverts. Otherwise brownish buff, with variable brownish or greyish upperparts, pale fore-neck and face with prominent dark eye patch, dark collar and belly patch. Legs are long and pink.