Abyssinian Blue-winged Geese

Cyanochen cyanopterus

A pair of Blue-winged Geese

This bird is found at high altitudes in the Ethiopian highlands. The plumage is similar on both sexes. They tend to be chiefly nocturnal, at least in captivity.

Abyssinain Blue-winged Goose Links:

At Harteman Wildfowl

White Feather Farm

Another shot of the same pair

Two shots of another Blue-wing
Photos courtesy of Daniel Sörensen

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