- Where to see one
- 5 U.S. zoos in our directory hold egyptian goose, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the egyptian goose
The Egyptian goose is an African member of the duck, goose and swan family, native to sub-Saharan Africa and the Nile Valley. It is 63 to 73 cm long and weighs 1,500 to 2,348 g, and swims well. It favours open or semi-open habitats near fresh water, from lowlands up to 4,000 m in the Ethiopian Highlands, and largely avoids dense forest and desert. Much of the wing is white but is hidden at rest and shown when the bird is alarmed or aggressive. Males give a hoarse, quiet quack, while females are far noisier. Introduced populations now live in Britain and mainland Europe.
Egyptian Goose facts
- Egyptian geese were regularly shown in ancient Egyptian art.
- Wild birds live up to 15 years, while captive ones have reached 35.
- The male's courtship display includes honking, neck stretching and feather displays.
- Its genus name Alopochen means fox-goose, after its ruddy back.
Where to see egyptian goose in the U.S.
5 zoos across 5 states
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Louisiana· 1
Mississippi· 1
Pennsylvania· 1
Tennessee· 1
Texas· 1
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