Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus
Egyptian Goose, Al Ain Compost Plant, Abu Dhabi, March 2010 - click for larger image

Al Ain Compost Plant, Abu Dhabi
March 2010

The Egyptian Goose is a native of Africa but it was introduced to the area and there is a feral population in Abu Dhabi which has been breeding there at least since 1989.

For additional information see Wikipedia and Avibase.
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