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Greylag or Bean Goose? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter fezave
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Based on the pale edges which are noticeable from a distance, I would say Bean. Greylag's pale bill would also be noticeable, methinks. I was thrown off by the head shape, but I think it's the way it's posed for you lol.
Hopefully I got it right-I've made awful blunders at this before-fingers crossed!!
Hopefully I got it right-I've made awful blunders at this before-fingers crossed!!
Joern Lehmhus
Well-known member
At the 3rd photo you see the head is not very dark and the base of the bill looks orange-- from that photo I´d rather vote for Greylag.
Jörn
Jörn
Stephen Menzie
Being English isn't about hate. It's about disgust
Yeah, Greylag for the above mentioned reasons.
marklhawkes
Well-known member
Photo 3 also seems to show orange at the bill base, just by the forehead - which is typical of Greylag Goose (and not typical for Bean Goose). Also, the head looks pale, like Greylag Goose and the bulky structure looks better for Greylag Goose.
StuartReeves
Local rarity
Greylag, for the reasons that Mark and Joern give.
Stuart
Stuart
dan pointon
Can't Stop
Joerns got it with the orange bill, Greylag Goose.
Happisbirder
Always looking, seldom finding...
marklhawkes said:
Greylag for me too, Mark says it all...
James
