Alopochen aegyptiaca
The Egyptian geese have become very common in Israel in recent years. from a rare one coming from Egypt here and there - now they're everywhere. they are completely unafraid of anyone or anything... this picture was taken from a distance of about 2m...

The Egyptian Goose is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, and is the only extant member of the genus "Alopochen".
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
By Yael Orgad
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Uploaded May 24, 2024. Captured Apr 28, 2024 15:25 in 4VMQ+5X Hod Hasharon, Israel.