Greylag Goose
The Greylag Goose (Anser anser) is a large, robust grey goose native to wetlands across Europe and western Asia. Highly social and often migratory, greylags travel in characteristic V-shaped flocks and are the wild ancestor of many domestic geese breeds.
Greylag Goose Quick Facts
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Greylag geese were one of the first animals to be domesticated, over 4,000 years ago.
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Lifespan
10–20 years
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Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, lakes, and agricultural fields
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Diet
Grasses, roots, grains, and aquatic plants
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Region
Europe and Asia
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