Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus), no subspecies.
Egyptian wild goose is a fierce type of water bird with strong territorial nature. In addition to the fierce call, small ducks that invade the field are often attacked by it. The social water birds usually appear in pairs and are active in the wide grassland during the day, living the life of early morning and evening. But the night reveals its homely habits; Return to the same spot for the night.
Egyptian geese usually graze on land, including a variety of plants, feeding on grass, seeds, shoots, leaves, grains, and crops. They also forage from shallow water, including algae and aquatic plants, and sometimes eat animal matter such as worms, locusts, or termites.
Egyptian geese tend to pair with the same species. When seeking a mate, the female birds take the initiative to tempt the male birds with all their charm. Social males, on the other hand, must rely on force to decide the right to mate. After pairing, the male and female form and choose the site of the nest. The nest is made of materials collected in the surrounding environment, and is lined with soft feathers.
Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2018 ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).
Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.
Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!
Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus), no subspecies.
Egyptian wild goose is a fierce type of water bird with strong territorial nature. In addition to the fierce call, small ducks that invade the field are often attacked by it. The social water birds usually appear in pairs and are active in the wide grassland during the day, living the life of early morning and evening. But the night reveals its homely habits; Return to the same spot for the night.
Egyptian geese usually graze on land, including a variety of plants, feeding on grass, seeds, shoots, leaves, grains, and crops. They also forage from shallow water, including algae and aquatic plants, and sometimes eat animal matter such as worms, locusts, or termites.
Egyptian geese tend to pair with the same species. When seeking a mate, the female birds take the initiative to tempt the male birds with all their charm. Social males, on the other hand, must rely on force to decide the right to mate. After pairing, the male and female form and choose the site of the nest. The nest is made of materials collected in the surrounding environment, and is lined with soft feathers.
Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2018 ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).
Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.
Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!
