Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Date 22 October 2012, 13:03:58
Author Leo za1 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Leo_za1
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Austin_Roberts_Bird_Sanctuary-027.jpg
The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae. Alopochen aegyptiaca is native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley. Egyptian geese were considered sacred by the Ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork. They have been raised for food and extensively bred in parts of Africa since they were domesticated by the ancient Egyptians.
