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Goose

Anser anser

Description:

Geese have been domesticated in ancient Egypt, for meat and feathers for making arrows. The domestic geese are most active at night and, given their territorial sense, can act as "watchdog".

Habitat:

Temperate regions

Notes:

This specimen is of the zoo in my city, "Ilha de São Pedro" ("St. Peter Island")

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Domestic Swan Goose
Anser cygnoides


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LeonardoMB
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LeonardoMB

São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil

Spotted on Dec 31, 2012
Submitted on Dec 31, 2012

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