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Blue-winged Goose

Blue-winged Goose

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The Blue-winged Goose is a unique, high-altitude goose endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands. It is characterized by its dusky brown body and diagnostic pale blue-grey forewings, which are particularly visible in flight.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands, typically at elevations above 1,800 meters (6,000 feet) in open grasslands, moorlands, and marshy areas.
How to spot
Look for a medium-sized, dusky brown goose with a relatively small head. The blue-grey forewing patches are the most reliable identifying feature, especially when the bird is in flight or stretches its wings.
When to spot
Blue-winged Geese can be observed year-round in their highland habitat. Breeding typically occurs during the wet season.
File:Cyanochen cyanoptera -Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, Maryland, USA-8a.jpg
File:Cyanochen cyanoptera -Maryland Zoo, Baltimore, Maryland, USA-8a.jpg
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Unlike most waterfowl, the Blue-winged Goose is primarily terrestrial, preferring to graze on grassy plains and rarely entering water, adapting to its mountainous habitat.
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