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Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)



Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)

Class: Aves
Family: Anatidae
Common Name: Egyptian Goose
Genus: Alopochen
Species Name: aegyptiaca

About The Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca is widely distributed throughout its native range, Africa, and southern Europe. It is especially common in southern Africa, below the Sahara and in the Nile Valley. In the 18th century, Alopochen aegyptiaca was introduced into Great Britain, and a substantial population still thrives there today. Currently Alopochen aegyptiaca is colonizing the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Biogeographic Regions: palearctic (Introduced , Native ); ethiopian (Native )



Rights Holder: The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors
Bibliographic Citation: Tattan, A. 2004. "Alopochen aegyptiaca" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 27, 2013 at Citation Link

Trips Where Observed

Africa: Eastern and Southern
Africa: Egypt and Ethiopia
Kenya Solar Eclipse
Uganda and stops between

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