Birds and wildlife

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiacaGroup: Ducks, geese and swansUK Conservation status:Not assessed

How to identify

This pale brown and grey goose is related to the Shelduck. Look for its distinctive dark brown eyepatches and contrasting white wing patches in flight. It was introduced to ornamental ponds, but escaped into the wild where it's now successfully breeding.

Key

  1. Resident
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* This map is intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations.
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