Greylag goose

The greylag goose is a large, sturdy bird with grey and white feathers, an orange beak, and pink legs. Found across Europe and Asia, some migrate south for winter, while others stay put year-round. It’s the wild ancestor of most domestic geese, making it a key part of farming history.

• It measures between 74 and 91 centimetres in length.
• Its average weight is around 3.3 kilograms.
• Domesticated as early as 1360 BCE.