African Goose - Anser cygnoides x

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    Alt Name
    Swan Goose cross, Chinese Goose cross
    Description

    Domesticated crosses from the wild Swan Goose of East Asia. The African Goose is stockier and has a dewlap compared to the similar Chinese Goose. It is generally flightless so birds encountered in the wild are individuals released from captivity.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Lakes and reservoirs.

    When to see it

    All year round.

    UK Status

    Widespread in Britain encountered as an escape from domestic stock.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    • David Nicholls
      Thornton Reservoir
      11 March 2019
      EXOTIC

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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