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Egyptian Goose Standing on the side of a crowded pond full of guls, other geese and coots, these Egyptian Geese appear to be the most shy. Alopochen aegyptiacus,Egyptian Goose,Hazenakker,Oss Click/tap to enlarge

Egyptian Goose

Standing on the side of a crowded pond full of guls, other geese and coots, these Egyptian Geese appear to be the most shy.

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The Egyptian Goose

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".

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 6, 2013. Captured Jan 6, 2013 13:47.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO4000
  • 500mm