
The Egyptian goose - Alopochen aegyptiaca
Since the end of the 1960s the Egyptian goose is become an ordinary appearance in the Netherlands. Some escaped birds knew to maintain themselves here very well. Bird experts were initially very scared that the Egyptian goose would compete with native species. That does happen, but in fairly limited extent. They know how to maintain here in the Netherlands.

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.
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Uploaded Aug 30, 2014. Captured in Meijepad, 2421 Nieuwkoop, The Netherlands.