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The Egyptian Goose is not strictly a goose but a shelduck. Originally from Africa, mainly from Egypt, it now has established feral populations in several European countries including the UK. |
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There is a prominent brown spot on the breast |
Size comparison with Canada goose and Mallard |
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If there is a god . . . |
Like the related Ruddy Shelduck, the female often has a lighter head than the male |
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Courtship (photos from some distance away) |
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Close to, the body feathers have delicate wavy lines (vermiculated) |
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The white, green and black wing (like the Ruddy Shelduck) shows in flight |
The London telecomms tower |
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Link to the similar Ruddy Shelduck |
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