Egyptian Goose
A species of Egyptian Goose and Mascarene Shelducks Scientific name : Alopochen aegyptiaca Genus : Egyptian Goose and Mascarene Shelducks
Egyptian Goose, A species of Egyptian Goose and Mascarene Shelducks
Botanical name: Alopochen aegyptiaca
Genus: Egyptian Goose and Mascarene Shelducks
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Description
The egyptian Goose is found throughout Africa and is an invasive species in Europe - specifically in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom. These birds are very common in most waterways throughout their natural range. Their name refers to the reverence ancient Egyptians had for the species; many ancient Egyptian artworks depict the species as well.
Size
63 - 73 cm
Life Expectancy
14 years
Feeding Habits
Egyptian Goose, an omnivore, grazes on grasses, feeds on seeds, grains, nuts, and occasionally consumes amphibians, insects, and worms. It forages on land or in water, displaying adaptability in its diet and feeding behaviors.
Habitat
Egyptian Goose predominantly resides in a diversity of wetlands such as dams, rivers, ephemeral pans, estuaries, offshore islands, lakes, reservoirs, marshes, sewage works, and large ponds typically found in temperate and tropical regions. This species thrives in open country and favors habitats that include lakes and ponds, rivers and streams, along with marshy areas. It generally avoids densely wooded areas, preferring meadows, grasslands, and occasionally venturing to forage along shorelines. Within its introduced range, such as the UK, egyptian Goose is known to inhabit swampy alder-willow woodlands and meadows.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Behavior
This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. Both sexes are aggressively territorial towards their own species when breeding and frequently pursue intruders into the air, attacking them in aerial "dogfights". Neighbouring pairs may even kill another's offspring for their own offsprings' survival as well as for more resources. 
Distribution Area
They are found mostly in the Nile Valley and south of the Sahara. While not breeding, it disperses somewhat, sometimes making longer migrations northwards into arid regions of the Sahel. It spread to Great Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Italy where there are self-sustaining populations which are mostly derived from escaped ornamental birds. Escapes have also bred on occasion in other places, such as Texas, Florida, California, and New Zealand.
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