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what bird is this?

Last post 04-23-2008, 7:45 PM by GrChCo. 9 replies.
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  •  04-22-2008, 11:22 PM 33763

    what bird is this?

    Can anyone tell what bird this one is?

    Photo was taken in Orange county, CA in April.

    It was at just another park with a small lake in residential area.

    There were mallards, domestic ducks, geese, American coots, a couple of muscovy ducks and such around there.

     Thank you!

    bird

  •  04-23-2008, 4:30 AM 33767 in reply to 33763

    Re: what bird is this?

    I am just taking a guess, but from the pictures in my field guide I would say it is an egyptian goose.

  •  04-23-2008, 6:27 AM 33773 in reply to 33763

    Re: what bird is this?

    Don't know what it is but whatever it is...it sure is UGLY!  Tongue Tied
    Matthew 6:26
    James 1:2-5

  •  04-23-2008, 7:56 AM 33776 in reply to 33773

    Re: what bird is this?

    I agree, Egyptian Goose; I'm sure someone will "definitely" agree soon.

    Dan Kopp
    Sacramento

    Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings; I live for my dream and a pocketful of gold...

  •  04-23-2008, 10:36 AM 33793 in reply to 33763

    Re: what bird is this?

    I object, it is NOT ugly! Big Smile

  •  04-23-2008, 11:18 AM 33795 in reply to 33793

    Re: what bird is this?

    egyptian goose gets my vote

  •  04-23-2008, 12:15 PM 33802 in reply to 33763

    Re: what bird is this?

    Wow,  not only I had never seen this bird around here before, but I actually had never heard the name Egyptian goose either.

    I didin't think it was so ugly, but it just looked rather unique.

    The poor bird didn't have its right foot,by the way.Sad

     

    Well, thank you guys for helping me identifying this bird! Big Smile

     

  •  04-23-2008, 4:42 PM 33834 in reply to 33763

    Re: what bird is this?

    This is definitely an egyptian goose.  A nonmigrating bird that apparently is now setting up colonies here in the U.S., escapees from private collections and zoos.  We have a few colonies here on the east coast of Central Florida and if you google this bird, you will find it pretty much is everywhere now and that they are pretty aggressive towards other birds.

     I love the red legs!

  •  04-23-2008, 5:50 PM 33838 in reply to 33834

    Re: what bird is this?

    Are they good to eat?

  •  04-23-2008, 7:45 PM 33856 in reply to 33763

    Re: what bird is this?

    Yup- definitely an egyptian goose...we had a few at a zoo I worked at a few years ago- the darned things were so aggressive to our other birds that they ended up being put in with the Rhinos and giraffes... one in our african bird exhibit ALWAYS picked on the African black ducks... poor things.

    I'm sure they'd taste as good as any other duck/goose... good luck catching it though! They are fast even when they are pinioned!

    ~Maria

    How many RTH's can you find?
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