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Domestic Chinese x Graylag Goose hybrid

Anser anser x cygnoides

Description:

This seems to be some sort of grey goose? Found on the American River with many Canadian geese and some pure white geese.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 10 years ago
Domestic Chinese x Graylag Goose hybrid
Anser anser x cygnoides
AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago
Domestic Greylag Goose
Anser anser domestica Confusing Domestic Geese


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3 Comments

NicoleLook
NicoleLook 10 years ago

Thanks Liam. I updated the post to reflect your recommendation.

Liam
Liam 10 years ago

Two-tone coloration and high forehead plate indicate Chinese Goose genes in addition to Graylag.

NicoleLook
NicoleLook 10 years ago

Thanks (AGAIN) Ashley! I thought this might be it, but was not certain because of the black markings on his beak.

NicoleLook
Spotted by
NicoleLook

Sacramento, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 2, 2014
Submitted on Mar 4, 2014

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