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Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

Native here, but widely introduced in Europe and locally in the United States. The sole member of the genus Alopochen. The specific name formerly spelled aegyptiacus but changed for gender agreement.
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Location
Lalibela Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Date taken
13 December 2014.
Scientific name
Alopochen aegyptiaca
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Category
Africa
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
83
Comment count
1

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
160
Filename
EgyptianGooseIMG_2477.jpg
File size
438.2 KB
Date taken
Wed, 13 November 2024 1:51 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 965px

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