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35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Aves; Order: Anseriformes; Family: Anatidae; Genus: Plectopterus; Genus species: Plectopterus gambensis. Animal characteristics: Weight: 4-9 kg; Identification: The male spur-winged goose has a red face with no feathers, a black crown and nape, a brown neck, and a white throat, breast, and cheeks. The sides, wings, and tail of the spur-winged goose are black with a purple and green gloss. The spur-winged goose also has white undersides, a pink bill and legs, and a sharp spur at the bend of each wing that is only visible during flight; Habitat: Flooded meadows, swamps and lakes; Diet: Herbivore: young grass, crops, fallen figs, nuts, potatoes; Reproduction: A female produces 7-12 eggs each breeding season; Social Structure: Large groups will sometimes form; Behavior: Spur-winged geese feed in the early morning and evening; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: The spur-winged goose is the largest and most common goose species in Africa.