ML646623595
Swan Goose (Domestic type) Anser cygnoides (Domestic type)
Contributor
Myeisha Gamino Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Rancho Simi Community Park
Ventura, California, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Media notes
Mixed domestic waterfowl flock including Swan Goose–type geese, Greylag-influenced hybrids, domestic mallards, mallards, and feral pigeons at volunteer feeding area. Shows maintained, human-supported pond population.
Observation details
Multiple domestic geese present with a mix of Swan Goose lineage and Graylag × Swan Goose hybrid traits. Several individuals showed classic Swan Goose features (long upright necks, full black bills, pale vertical knob stripe, and fine covert edging). Others exhibited intermediate hybrid structure including heavier bodies, orange-toned or two-tone bills, partial knobs, and broader covert edging consistent with Graylag influence. All associating in mixed domestic flock at pond.
Additional species
- Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) Columba livia (Feral Pigeon)
- Mallard Anas platyrhynchos
- Mallard (Domestic type) Anas platyrhynchos (Domestic type)
- Graylag Goose (Domestic type) Anser anser (Domestic type)
- Graylag x Swan Goose (hybrid) Anser anser x cygnoides
- Canada Goose Branta canadensis
Technical information
- Model
- Canon EOS R7
- Lens
- RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 100 mm
- Flash
- Flash did not fire
- f-stop
- f/5.6
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 sec
- Dimensions
- 5639 pixels x 4248 pixels
- Original file size
- 7.2 MB