Greylag (Noun)
Meaning
Common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The greylag is a medium-sized goose with a pink beak and legs, and a distinctive honking call.
- Greylag geese are found throughout Europe, migrating to warmer regions in the winter months.
- The greylag is considered to be the ancestor of many domestic goose breeds, including the Embden and Toulouse.
- Greylags are known for their Omnivorous diet, feeding on a wide variety of plants, grasses, and small invertebrates.
- In the wild, greylag geese are social birds that often form large flocks, typically led by an experienced matriarch.