anser anser
noun
Pronunciation: ˈænsər ˈænsər
Definition
The scientific name for the greylag goose, a large migratory bird species that is the ancestor of most domestic geese.
Examples
Ornithologists identify the Anser anser by its distinct orange bill and grey-brown plumage.
The migration patterns of Anser anser are studied extensively to understand how climate change affects breeding grounds.
While many wild geese are wary of humans, the Anser anser often congregates in public parks where it has become habituated to visitors.
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