Chinese Swan Goose
Anser Cygnoides
Photographed at Ardastra Zoo, Nassau Bahamas Dec 2012
Chinese geese have a slightly upright
stance compared to other plumper goose breeds; they resemble the Swan goose and
have a swan like appearance. They are a light medium sized breed and have a
noticeable knob on the top of its bill; this is used to identify the sex of the
bird. Chinese Geese can come in different colours, Grey/Brown & White.
Its main breeding grounds are situated on
the border area between Russia, Mongolia and mainland China, with totals of
33,000.
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