African Goose - Anser cygnoides x
Alternative names
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
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