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Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

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 Local area  Alopochen aegyptiaca is widely distributed across its native range in Africa and southern Europe. It is common in southern Africa, under the Sahara and the Nile Valley. In the 18th century, Alopochen aegyptiaca was introduced to Britain, and large numbers still thrive there today. Currently, Alopochen aegyptiaca dominates the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. (Lensink, 1998; Van Perlo, 1999)   Blue streaked Lory yellow collared lovebird The Palearctic Biogeographical Zone has produced a native Ethiopian  Place of residence  Egyptian geese will not breed in the forest, although they can be found in meadows, grasslands, and agricultural fields. Most of their time is spent in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. They can be found up to 4000 m. (Jensen et al., 2002; McLachlan and Liversidge, 1940; VanPerlo, 1999)    Habitat Zones are warm and tropical climates  Terrestrial biomessavanna or grassland  Freshwater and fresh...