Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides) adult resting lake shore Golden Acre Park Nature Reserve Leeds West Yorkshire England UK January

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In eastern Asia, the original domesticated geese are derived from the Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides) these are now known as Chinese geese. Chinese geese may be readily distinguished from European geese by the large knob at the base of the bill, though hybrids may exhibit every degree of variation between them.

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Size: 5120px × 3406px
Location: Golden Acre Park Nature Reserve off Arthington Lane Leeds LS17 West Yorkshire England UK Europe
Photo credit: © KrystynaSzulecka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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