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When: January 28, 2023

Where: Avonturia de Vogelkelder Den Haag/ The Hague, The Netherlands

They were in a modeling mood, so we gor a quite a few photos of them

Species: African Pygmy Goose (Afrikaanse dwergeend)

Latin name: Nettapus Auritus

Originates from sub-Saharan Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They are not Geese, but a species of Duck. They have a beak like a Goose, but are a species of perching Duck and most closely related to dabbling Ducks (Anatinae).

…The African Pygmy Goose is Africa’s smallest waterfowl, and one of the smallest species of waterfowl in the world.

…The species shows sexual dimorphism, while male and female do look slightly different they are quite similar in appearance.

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Description

When: January 28, 2023

Where: Avonturia de Vogelkelder Den Haag/ The Hague, The Netherlands

They were in a modeling mood, so we gor a quite a few photos of them

Species: African Pygmy Goose (Afrikaanse dwergeend)

Latin name: Nettapus Auritus

Originates from sub-Saharan Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…They are not Geese, but a species of Duck. They have a beak like a Goose, but are a species of perching Duck and most closely related to dabbling Ducks (Anatinae).

…The African Pygmy Goose is Africa’s smallest waterfowl, and one of the smallest species of waterfowl in the world.

…The species shows sexual dimorphism, while male and female do look slightly different they are quite similar in appearance.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook | Mouselemur on Vero

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble