Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca
At a Glance
Native to Africa, the Egyptian Goose is popular in zoos and aviaries. Escaped birds have established wild populations in Florida, Texas, and California, and free-flying escapees are sometimes seen elsewhere.
All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from Lives of North American Birds by Kenn Kaufman© 1996, used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Category
Duck-like Birds, Ducks and Geese
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Habitat
Freshwater Wetlands, Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers, Urban and Suburban Habitats
Behavior
Direct Flight, Swimming, Walking
Range & Identification
Description
Sexes similar; male slightly larger — Length: 2 ft 1 in-2 ft 6 in (63-76 cm); wingspan: 4 ft 5 in-5 ft 3 in (1.3-1.6 m); weight: 3 lb 5 oz-6 lb 10 oz (1.5-3 kg). The Egyptian Goose is a heavy-bodied goose. Mostly shades of tan and brown, with a dark neck ring and black eye patch. Big white patches on black wings are striking in flight.
Size
About the size of a Heron, About the size of a Mallard or Herring Gull
Color
Black, Brown, Orange, Pink, Reddish Brown, Tan, White, Red
Wing Shape
Broad, Rounded
Tail Shape
Rounded, Short, Square-tipped
Songs and Calls
Call Pattern
Flat
Call Type
Croak/Quack, Raucous
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