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Record details

BirdPix:   52921
Province:   Western Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3118DB
Observer:   van Dyk Zenobia
Date of record:   2018-05-03
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   Unknown goose, maybe Hybrid of some sorts. Very big goose, bigger than a Egyptian Goose.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 11:24:41
Sp. code:   10014
Species name:   Anatidae indet.
Common name:   Anatidae indet. -- Onbekende Eende
Family:   Anatidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Unknown
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-52921
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 52921 - photo: 1
VM-number: 52921 - photo: 2
VM-number: 52921 - photo: 3

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Yes, most likely a hybrid. Broad neck patch like a Brent Goose (or Brant), bill has the shape of a Shellduck, flanks are mottled like a Teal, large size exceeding that of a Spur-winged Goose (almost as big as a Canada Goose).
Date:   2018-05-17 21:17:33
Species name:   Anatidae indet. -- Anatidae indet.; Onbekende Eende
Species code:   10014

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