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Embden goose

Anser anser domesticus

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The breed is pure white with a short, light orange bill, and orange feet and shanks.

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Embden goose

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Liam
These appear rather to be Embden x White Chinese Geese hybrid rather than pure Embden. The high forehead plate and heavy proportions suggest White Chinese, but there is obvious lineated neck feathering which points to Embden.

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The Biodiversity of Northern India
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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