Domestic Goose (Unspecified Type)
Domestic Goose (Unspecified Type)
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This refers to various breeds of domestic geese whose specific wild ancestry may not be immediately clear or might be mixed. They are common poultry birds, varying widely in size, color, and features, often larger and less streamlined than their wild counterparts.
Where to spot
Found globally in human-modified environments such as farms, city parks, public ponds, and open grassy areas near human habitation. Feral populations are also common in many regions.
How to spot
Look for large, heavy-bodied geese that lack the specific and consistent markings of wild species. They come in many colors (white, grey, brown, pied) and may exhibit features like prominent bill knobs, dewlaps (folds of skin under the chin), or multi-lobed abdomens, all indicative of domestication. Their behavior is often bolder and less wary than wild geese.
When to spot
Year-round, as they are non-migratory and are kept as livestock or pets.
Where to spot
Found globally in human-modified environments such as farms, city parks, public ponds, and open grassy areas near human habitation. Feral populations are also common in many regions.
How to spot
Look for large, heavy-bodied geese that lack the specific and consistent markings of wild species. They come in many colors (white, grey, brown, pied) and may exhibit features like prominent bill knobs, dewlaps (folds of skin under the chin), or multi-lobed abdomens, all indicative of domestication. Their behavior is often bolder and less wary than wild geese.
When to spot
Year-round, as they are non-migratory and are kept as livestock or pets.
Most domestic goose breeds worldwide are descended either from the Greylag Goose (Anser anser) or the Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides), or a hybrid of both, having been selectively bred by humans over centuries for meat, eggs, and down.
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