The Egyptian goose is a member of the duck family Anatidae. 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.
Scientific name: Alopochen aegyptiaca
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life
Mass: 1.5 – 2.2kg
Family: Anatidae
Kingdom: Animalia
