Black-faced goose (1 Viewer)

[Schubert]

Hi

I recently saw this bird whilst out walking and wondered what it was. It had a jet black face which was the bit I found striking. No doubt it is something very common, but being new to this and not being able to find anything in my book, I wondered if you could shed some light on it. Apologies for the quality of the photo but I didn't have much time.

Thanks

 

[rockfowl]

It's a domestic Chinese Goose - http://poultrykeeper.com/chinese-geese/the-chinese-goose/

 

[fugl]

Chinese Goose (domestic form of Swan Goose)

 

[Schubert]

He must have been out for a walk also as he was well away from any farms/houses/other dwellings etc.

Anyway, thanks for your replies.

 

[fugl]

He must have been out for a walk also as he was well away from any farms/houses/other dwellings etc.

I don’t know about the UK, but in the States feral Chinese geese are common at duck ponds in public parks & similar places. Was there a pond in the vicinity of where you encountered your bird?

 

[Schubert]

I didn't come across one but there could have been one in the vicinity.