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Swan Goose

Anser cygnoides

Description:

Elegant goose with brown, white, and black markings.

Habitat:

San Diego Zoo Safari Park, California.

Notes:

The first two photos are from July 22, 2012 and the last two are the original May 3, 2011.

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Swan Goose
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4 Comments

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

I think you're right, Coral--also called swan goose: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Goose

CoralAvery
CoralAvery 12 years ago

I really want to say this is a Chinese goose but the beak of my spotting doesn't have that hump.
http://www.eastvalleywildlife.org/waterb...

CoralAvery
CoralAvery 12 years ago

Somewhat, the beak of my spotting is black where the other is orange. This one is also much more brown but they may be related, I'll keep searching! Thanks for the suggestion!! :)

CoralAvery
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CoralAvery

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on May 3, 2011
Submitted on Aug 3, 2011

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