Domestic Goose

Anser anser domesticus

Explore the Domestic Goose (Anser anser domesticus) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Domestic Goose is a domesticated and managed waterfowl maintained on farms, pastures, and ponds in Asia and Europe. It is kept for meat, eggs, down, weed control, and as an alert farm bird, with grazing and strong flock behavior inherited from wild goose ancestors. Multiple breeds, varieties, strains, and managed lines exist.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Birds › Anseriformes › Anatidae › Anser

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: ponds, pastures, farms
Regions in this record: Asia, Europe, China, Germany, Hungary, France

Conservation field in this record

Domesticated

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