Wednesday, November 12, 2014

EGYPTIAN GOOSE


347          EGYPTIAN GOOSE              Alopochen aegyptiaca

South Africa            (40)

Native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley. Considered sacred by Ancient Egyptians, raised for food. Popular and escapees established small feral populations in Europe. 63-73 cm. Various habitat, except desert and thick jungle.

















1 comment: