adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2006-12-03)
Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca
Native Range:
Africa
Notes:
introduced into North America where it frequents manicured parks and ponds; upright posture and many plumage features make this a highly distinctive bird.
dorsal view (California, USA; 2006-12-03)
dark brown eye patch, rusty color on wings (South Africa; 2007-07-03)
large white wing patches in flight (South Africa; 2007-06-28)
courting (California, USA; 2006-01-28)
more ardent courting (California, USA; 2006-01-28)
adult with gosling (California, USA; 2007-08-12)
gosling (California, USA; 2007-08-12)
white wing patch not visible when swimming (South Africa; 2007-07-03)
large white wing patch; salmon legs (South Africa; 2007-07-03)