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Spur-winged Goose

Plectropterus gambensis

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Description:

A large black goose, with variable amount of white on the face, throat and belly. Bill, face and legs are bare red.
North species develop a knob on the front.

Habitat:

Wetlands of the Djoudj National Park.

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Spur-winged Goose

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