Egyptian goose in citypark Staddijk, Nijmegen the Netherlands
Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals. Until the goslings are a few weeks old, and strong enough to graze, they feed largely on small aquatic invertebrates, especially freshwater plankton. The female builds the nest from reeds, leaves and grass, and both parents take turns incubating eggs.[7] Egyptian geese usually pair for life. Both the male and female care for the offspring until they are old enough to care for themselves.[14] Such parental care however, does not include foraging for the young, who, being precocial, forage for themselves.
Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: Citypark Staddijk in Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Photo credit: © Egyptian goose in the Netherlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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