greylag goose

Thân thiện

A greylag goose swims peacefully on a calm pond.

Definition

Noun: 1. A species of large grey wild goose native to Europe: The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a waterfowl species characterized by its grey and white plumage, orange bill, and pink legs. It is the ancestor of most domesticated goose breeds in Europe and Western Asia.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • A flock of greylag geese landed on the lake at dawn.
  • The greylag goose is known for its loud, honking call.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithology and biology: The term is used to specify this particular species within the genus , often in discussions about migration patterns, breeding habits, or evolutionary biology.
  • The study focused on the migration routes of the greylag goose.

Variants and Related Words

• Greylag (noun): A common shortened form for "greylag goose."
  • We observed several greylags in the marsh.
• Anser anser (noun): The scientific binomial name for the greylag goose.

Synonyms

• Greylag
• Wild goose (though this is a broader term that can refer to other species)

Related Phrases

• Domestic goose: Refers to the domesticated descendants of the greylag goose.
  • The domestic goose was derived from the greylag goose.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• greylag
• graylag
• graylag goose
• Anser anser