Here are 10 fascinating facts about the Egyptian Goose!
Egyptian Goose with 10 chicks – Photo by: Ismael Khalifa
1- Egyptian geese can live for up to 15 years in the wild.
2- Male and female Egyptian geese are similar in appearance, but females are a bit smaller than males, and the two sexes have different calls.
3- Egyptian geese usually mate for life.
4- Females can deposit 5–12 white eggs, which both parents incubate for roughly one month before hatching occurs.
5- Both sexes are aggressively territorial towards their own species when breeding.
6- The goslings are able to forage for themselves upon hatching.
7- Egyptian geese are herbivorous and mainly feed on grasses, seeds, and other vegetation. They will also eat insects and small aquatic animals if necessary.
8- Egyptian geese are social birds and often gather in flocks, especially during the non-breeding season. They have a hierarchical social structure, with dominant birds leading the flock.
9- Egyptian Geese have a long history of association with humans, dating back to ancient Egyptian times. They were considered sacred by the Egyptians and were often depicted in their artwork.
10- Egyptian geese are classified as an invasive species outside their native range, such as in the USA and Europe.
Aswan, January 2025