Hainault Forest
ANSERIFORMES
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
TQ4792 01/01/2026 ©Mike Rumble

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen Aegyptiaca


When you gaze upon Egyptian Geese in flight, you’ll notice striking white patches adorning their wings. However, when they are on the ground the warm brown feathers cleverly conceal the brilliance underneath so as not to advertise their presence to predators. When they take to the skies those magnificent white patches burst forth, gleaming brightly across their wings!

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