From: mike wilson
John Sessoms wrote:
> Saw these out in one of the large enclosures at the NC Zoo.
>
> We get lots of Canada Geese down here, and these don't look anything
> like them. The beak is different, and the wings don't look the same to me.
>
>
> They walked differently too, like they were striding through the field -
> Canada Geese don't seem to walk with such an upright posture.
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/4877509508
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/4877509756/
>
> Anyone recognize what they are?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur-winged_Goose
I think that might be it.
They were in the Watani Grasslands (Africa) exhibit along with rhinos,
ostriches and antelopes, although the rhinos were penned up yesterday
while they were cutting the grass.
They're not listed on the "menu" boards at the overlooks, but once I
knew what to look for, I found them by searching the web-site.
Thanks.
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