Graylag Goose (Anser anser ) - 20240226-08

            Large gray goose. Rather bulky and overall brownish gray with a big pinkish-orange bill and pinkish legs. In flight shows extensively pale gray leading edge to upperwings, rather pale underwing coverts, and broad white tail tip. Compare to other gray geese, which differ in details of bill pattern and color, head and neck pattern, and have dark underwings. Inhabits lakes, marshes, and wetlands, and even urban parks in parts of its European range.  (eBird)

Feral geese are descended from wild greylag geese of Eurasia. They are large geese; males are entirely white and females have large greyish brown patches, especially on the lower breast and sides and on the neck. On the sides of the upper part of the neck the feathers are arranged into a series of fine grooves.  (New Zealand Birds Online). 
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Introduced into New Zealand, these geese appear to have hybridized with domestic geese over time.  We found a couple of small flocks with a mix of pure white and almost pure Graylag.   They are attractive geese and not quite as belligerent as the equally introduced Canada Geese we saw later in the trip.

Thanks to Lance for providing some additional information on Greylag Geese in NZ :-)

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.  February 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
   

Taken in: New Zealand / Bay of Plenty / Ngapuna (show map)

Taken on: February 26, 2024

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New Zealand

Bay of Plenty

Canon EOS R6

Least Concern

Introduced

Anatidae

Anseriformes

Adult

Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 300mm, ISO 2500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	300mm
ISO:	2500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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