Egyptian Goose (Kolgans)

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is very common in South Africa.

This photo shown here is a goose posing for a nice photo at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. They appear to be very clumsy, but are still very beautiful animals. They are for sure also, like many other birds, a good example of being faithful because Egyptian Geese pair for life.

Egyptian Geese were considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork. Read more on Wikipedia