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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...  Alopochen aegyptiacus,Egyptian Goose,Geotagged,Israel,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

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...

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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.
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded May 24, 2024. Captured Apr 28, 2024 15:25 in 4VMQ+5X Hod Hasharon, Israel.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/7.1
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 123mm