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Sebastopol Goose | Oie Frisée du Danube

Status : Threatened
Infos about the animal : The Sebastopol goose originated in southeastern Europe. While sources do not agree on the precise location, they all point to the region around the Black Sea. The Poultry Book, published in 1909, states that they were named after Sebastopol, a Russian city from which they were imported (Johnson, et. al., 1909). It was developed from the wild Graylag goose which is native to Europe (Holderread, 1981). The American Poultry Association recognized the breed in 1938 (Malone, et. al., 1998).
The Sebastopol is readily identified by its feathers. Long, soft-quilled, curling feathers drape elegantly from its wings, body and tail. This modification in plumage is an example of breeding for a specific trait. The white variety of the Sebastopol is best known. Both males and females have pure white feathers that contrast with their bright blue eyes and orange bills and feet. Juveniles often have traces of gray. There are also gray and buff color varieties.
(source of the information : American Livestock Breeds Conservancy : [link] )

Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix
Sur la Piste des Animaux d'Europe
Rhodes, Moselle 57, France

© Morgane Schneider Photography 2010. All rights reserved.
All artwork in my gallery is copyright Morgane Schneider Photography.
You may not to redistribute, edit, copy or use my work in any way without my permission.

Description

Sebastopol Goose | Oie Frisée du Danube

Status : Threatened
Infos about the animal : The Sebastopol goose originated in southeastern Europe. While sources do not agree on the precise location, they all point to the region around the Black Sea. The Poultry Book, published in 1909, states that they were named after Sebastopol, a Russian city from which they were imported (Johnson, et. al., 1909). It was developed from the wild Graylag goose which is native to Europe (Holderread, 1981). The American Poultry Association recognized the breed in 1938 (Malone, et. al., 1998).
The Sebastopol is readily identified by its feathers. Long, soft-quilled, curling feathers drape elegantly from its wings, body and tail. This modification in plumage is an example of breeding for a specific trait. The white variety of the Sebastopol is best known. Both males and females have pure white feathers that contrast with their bright blue eyes and orange bills and feet. Juveniles often have traces of gray. There are also gray and buff color varieties.
(source of the information : American Livestock Breeds Conservancy : [link] )

Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix
Sur la Piste des Animaux d'Europe
Rhodes, Moselle 57, France

© Morgane Schneider Photography 2010. All rights reserved.
All artwork in my gallery is copyright Morgane Schneider Photography.
You may not to redistribute, edit, copy or use my work in any way without my permission.