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African pygmy goose

Nettapus auritus

Description:

The African pygmy goose is one of the smallest perching ducks. The males have a white face with vibrant green ear patches and metallic green on their back.

Habitat:

Native of sub.Saharian Africa, this one is living in Pairi Daiza, Belgium.

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10 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Thanks!

Looks like a fairy tale character ! Great spotting !

Jardel Prado
Jardel Prado 9 years ago

beautiful spotting!!!

Nayeli
Nayeli 9 years ago

Pretty! great series :)

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 9 years ago

Wow..so beautiful :)

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Yes, it would be nice to have a pond with these beauties :-)

dotun55
dotun55 9 years ago

Colourful birdie! Would make a great pet.

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Thanks James! just a few selected ones from a zoo visit :-)

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Gorgeous images

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Thanks!

The MnMs
Spotted by
The MnMs

Wallonie, Belgium

Spotted on Aug 31, 2014
Submitted on Oct 3, 2014

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