bars on head; grey body; orange-yellow legs (Zoo; 2012-09-19)
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Bar-headed Goose
Anser iindicus
Native Range:
Eurasia
Notes:
a striking goose with prominent barring on its head; this species is known as one of the world's most high-flying birds because, during migration, it crosses the Himalayan mountains, following extremely high passes; no sexual dimorphism.
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