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Spur-winged Goose
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Afrikaans name: Wildemakou
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Spur-winged Goose
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Photo © Steven Herbert
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Plectropterus gambensis
The Spur-winged Goose is a widespread and common species. It is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa.
This large bird can weigh over 6 kg with a wingspan of nearly 2 metres.
Virtually any water habitat is home to the Spur-winged Goose.
Most often Spur-winged Geese are seen in small to medium-sized flocks. They eat a variety of vegetable matter.
The Spur-winged Goose breeds in a variety of places including dense vegetation and hollows in trees and rocks.
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