Deutsch: Nilgans (Alopochen aegyptiacus) mit ihren Küken, fotografiert am Neckarufer in Heidelberg (Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland)
Date 23 May 2010
Author 4028mdk09 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:4028mdk09
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schwimmende_Nilg%C3%A4nse.JPG

The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae. Alopochen aegyptiaca is native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley. Egyptian geese were considered sacred by the Ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork. They have been raised for food and extensively bred in parts of Africa since they were domesticated by the ancient Egyptians.