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Greylag goose

Anser anser

Photo by Dangermouse
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Description:

Large, bulky, thick-necked, heavy-billed and large-headed goose. Bill is pinkish-orange or pink. Legs dull pinkish. Wings broad, flight heavy. Plumage rather plain brown-grey without strong contrasts, head and neck typically rather pale.

Habitat:

Breeds in variety of habitats, mainly wetlands, from shallow lakes with reedbeds and freshwater marshes to islets in larger lakes, coasts (even brackish water), heather, rocky slopes.

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PublishedOctober 27, 2011

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