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If feeding in the fields or meadows, they nip the blades of grass sidewise, in the manner of the domestic Goose, and after rainy weather, they are frequently seen rapidly patting the earth with both feet, ...
Most likely to be confused with domestic goose. Various breeds of domestic geese may have a white line behind bill, overall gray body, and orange bill and feet. Domestics lack the black belly markings, and have thicker necks and bigger bellies.
The two most widely known species of goose are the Canada goose and the Domestic goose (or Grey goose).
It has a loud cackling call, kiYAAA-ga-ga, like the domestic goose.[2]
[edit] Distribution and habitat ...
(escaped captive), Europe, Asia
Photographed by: 1, 2) Dick Daniels in England 3, 4) Dick in Scotland 5) Rodion
6) Alan D Wilson at Fort Flagler State Park, Near Port Townsend, Washington 7) Dick in North Carolina
7) Greylag / Domestic Goose hybrid ...
 See also: Goose, Snow Goose, Geese, Waterfowl, Swan
  
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