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MAGPIE GOOSE v's SPUR-WINGED GOOSE
Magpie Goose
(WWT Slimbridge July 2014)
Spur-Winged Goose
(WWT Slimbridge March 2011)
WILDFOWL COMPARISON
To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-
The Head, Beak & Eyes
Magpie Goose
Spur-Winged Goose
The Magpie Goose has an Orange beak with a Red knob.
The Spur-winged Goose has a Pinkish Red beak.
The Breast & Body
Magpie Goose
Spur-Winged Goose
The Magpie Goose has Black and White plumage.
The Spur-winged Goose has mainly Black plumage.
The Legs & Feet
Magpie Goose
Spur-Winged Goose
The Magpie Goose has Orange legs and feet.
The Spur-winged Goose has Pink legs and feet.
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OVERVIEW
Distinguishing Characteristics
Magpie Goose
The Magpie Goose has an Orange beak.
The Magpie Goose has Black and White plumage.
Spur-Winged Goose
The Spur-Winged Goose has a Pinkish beak.
The Spur-Winged Goose has mainly Black plumage.
Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge
?
They can be found in the following Zones: -
Magpie Goose. -
Australia Zone
.
Spur-Winged Goose. -
Not Currently Captive
.
Related Links
:-
Barnacle Gooose / Canada Goose
Bean Goose / Greylag Goose
Ferruginous Duck / Southern Pochard
Lesser Scaup / Greater Scaup
Lesser / Greater White-Fronted Goose
Magpie Goose / Spur-Winged Goose
Redhead / Pochard
Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck
Ross's Goose / Snow Goose
Red-Billed Teal / White-Cheeked Pintail
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visit official WWT site
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