About the Egyptian Goose
The Egyptian goose is an African member of the Anatidae family including ducks, geese, and swans. Because of their popularity chiefly as an ornamental bird, the species has also been introduced to Europe, the United States and elsewhere outside their natural range. Egyptian geese were regularly represented in ancient Egyptian art.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Alopochen aegyptiaca |
| Species Codes | egygoo, EGGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Egyptian Goose belong to?
The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Egyptian Goose?
The Egyptian goose is an African member of the Anatidae family including ducks, geese, and swans. Because of their popularity chiefly as an ornamental bird, the species has also been introduced to Europe, the United States and elsewhere outside their natural range. Egyptian geese were regularly repr...
Where can I report a Egyptian Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Egyptian Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code egygoo, or on iNaturalist.
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