We’ve Only Just Begun
Our local parks finally opened up this week, after months of (COVID-19) closures. I was lucky enough to spot a family of Egyptian Geese... So here's Junior ; )
Native to Africa, this goose is popular in zoos and aviaries. Escaped birds have established wild populations in Florida, Texas, and California.
The Egyptian goose is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family. It is native to Africa, south of the Sahara, and the Nile Valley. Egyptian geese were considered sacred by the Ancient Egyptians and appeared in much of their artwork.
This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals.
Until the goslings are a few weeks old, and strong enough to graze, they feed largely on small aquatic invertebrates, especially freshwater plankton.
We’ve Only Just Begun
Our local parks finally opened up this week, after months of (COVID-19) closures. I was lucky enough to spot a family of Egyptian Geese... So here's Junior ; )
Native to Africa, this goose is popular in zoos and aviaries. Escaped birds have established wild populations in Florida, Texas, and California.
The Egyptian goose is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family. It is native to Africa, south of the Sahara, and the Nile Valley. Egyptian geese were considered sacred by the Ancient Egyptians and appeared in much of their artwork.
This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals.
Until the goslings are a few weeks old, and strong enough to graze, they feed largely on small aquatic invertebrates, especially freshwater plankton.