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Egyptian goose

Alopochen aegyptiacus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Egyptian goose is a large duck with a brown eye-patch and neck-ring. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa; introduced elsewhere. Spotted here in the Masai Mara.

Habitat:

Wetlands and adjacent lands and fields. Also found in suburban area and sheltered bays on coasts.

Notes:

The Egyptian goose is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, and is the only remaining member of the genus Alopochen. Previous members the Reunion shelduck and the Mauritius shelduck are extinct.

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Comments (10)
Wild Things
I know, time is the biggest enemy. Take your own time. Looking forward to more updates from you. Good Luck with the video software.
DanielePralong
I know Satyen, I have much more to post... time... time. I also have some video footage but I need to put my hand on video editing software... hopefully in the next few days.
Wild Things
As a matter of fact I am waiting to see more of Africa through your lens, your pics and information makes me feel as though I was there:)
Wild Things
Yep, Project Noah is the best thing that has ever happened.
DanielePralong
I understand... in the mean time there is Project Noah!
Wild Things
Thanks. I know its a short flight, but removing the time and money is difficult. Some day, surely.
DanielePralong
I hope you will have the chance Satyen. East Africa is only a short fly away from India...
DanielePralong
Thank you Satyen! They are a common feature of African water-holes.
Wild Things
Lovely series Daniele. Loved the first one where you can see the droplets falling from the birds beak, amazing. Great info as always.

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