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Alopochen aegyptiacus
The Egyptian goose is a large duck with a brown eye-patch and neck-ring. It is widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa; introduced elsewhere. Spotted here in the Masai Mara.
Wetlands and adjacent lands and fields. Also found in suburban area and sheltered bays on coasts.
The Egyptian goose is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, and is the only remaining member of the genus Alopochen. Previous members the Reunion shelduck and the Mauritius shelduck are extinct.
Spotted on Aug 28, 2011
Submitted on Oct 7, 2011
10 Comments
I know, time is the biggest enemy. Take your own time. Looking forward to more updates from you. Good Luck with the video software.
I know Satyen, I have much more to post... time... time. I also have some video footage but I need to put my hand on video editing software... hopefully in the next few days.
As a matter of fact I am waiting to see more of Africa through your lens, your pics and information makes me feel as though I was there:)
Yep, Project Noah is the best thing that has ever happened.
I understand... in the mean time there is Project Noah!
Thanks. I know its a short flight, but removing the time and money is difficult. Some day, surely.
I hope you will have the chance Satyen. East Africa is only a short fly away from India...
Welcome, hope to visit Africa some day.
Thank you Satyen! They are a common feature of African water-holes.
Lovely series Daniele. Loved the first one where you can see the droplets falling from the birds beak, amazing. Great info as always.