Embden Goose

About the Embden Goose

Also known as: Emden Goose, White Embden

The Embden Goose is a domesticated goose. It is the tallest goose, pure white with a light orange, short, bill, and orange feet and shanks. The eyes are blue.

The Embden Goose is a relatively new breed. They are thought to originate from the Em River in Germany and were first brought to the United States in 1821.

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Details & Statistics

Added to Birdorable

Hatched August 7, 2007

Scientific Name

Anser anser domesticus

Order:

Anseriformes

Family:

Anatidae

Genus:

Anser

Bird Family

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International Names

Chinese (汉语)

鹅

Czech (Cesky)

Husa domácí

Finnish (Suomi)

Kesyhanhi

French (Français)

L'oie d'Emden

German (Deutsch)

Emder Gans

Polish (Polski)

Gęś domowa

Swedish (Svenska)

Tamgås

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