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Greylag Goose

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Greylag Goose

The adult greylag goose is a large waterfowl of lakes, marshes, wet meadows, and agricultural fields across much of Eurasia. It grazes on grasses, roots, shoots, seeds, and crops, often moving between open water for safety and land for feeding. Adults are strong swimmers and powerful fliers, known for loud honking calls during flight and territorial disputes. This species is one of the ancestors of many domestic goose breeds.

Type
Water
Conservation status
LC

Growth chain

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