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Tuesday 14 May 2013

Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus)

The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) is a goose which breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes and winters in South Asia, as far south as peninsular India. It lays three to eight eggs at a time in a ground nest. The bird is pale grey and is easily distinguished from any of the other grey geese of the genus Anser by the black bars on its head. It is also much paler than the other geese in this genus. In flight, its call is a typical goose honking. A mid-sized goose, it measures 71–76 cm (28–30 in) in total length and weighs 1.87–3.2 kg (4.1–7.1 lb).
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34 comments:

  1. You nicked the writing but took the picture. No worries it is up to standard.

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  2. je hebt hem op een goede plek kunnen nemen.

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  3. You reveal what we have not seen or noticed on our own. Always a revelation, Bob


    Aloha

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  4. Erg mooi gedaan lieve groetjes Danielle

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  5. One of the Geese I love to hear calling, a great sound and a nice shot Bob.

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  6. Has logrado una gran precisión en los detalles del plumaje. Un abrazo,

    You have achieved a high accuracy in the details of the plumage. A hug,

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  7. A lovely shot Bob it's a beautiful bird to see.

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  8. Good catch of a pretty goose.

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  9. Bob, gut gesehen. Sie ist am chillen,
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  10. Un meraviglioso pennuto, scatti splendidi come sempre...
    Ciao caro Bob...

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  11. love the grey feathers ! beautiful shot

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  12. What a pretty goose Bob!!Magnificent shot!!(i love Pink Floyd!)
    Dimi..

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    1. All of Pink Floyd's album is there, if you have the time to listen Dimi.

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  13. Una imagen con gran nitidez. Te felicito. Un saludo

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  14. Months ago I saw a few of them in the cornfield behind my house. They are beautiful. Great picture, Bob. Greetings, Joke

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    1. Well, I didn't know they travelled so far, thanks Joke.

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  15. Great photo of indian goose, Bob.
    Here they are in the petting zoo.
    Regards, Irma

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  16. Great pic Bob. Loved the details.
    Greetings

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  17. Beautiful shot, which seems to sleep but keep you in mind.
    Groetjes Tinie

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  18. Sshhhhh!
    Não incomodar que ele está a descansar! :)

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  19. Magnificent shot, Bob, as were your shots of the wagtail.

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