: the common gray wild goose (Anser anser) of Europe from which most domestic breeds of geese are descended
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Recent Examples on the WebThe greylag goose, Anser anser, is a widespread species that was domesticated as early as 1360BC, and is the ancestor of domestic geese. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021 Some of his visitors travel more than 15 hours by plane for a 35-minute ride with Moullec and his avian companions, often spotting cranes and geese like the brent, barnacle, red-breasted, and greylag species.National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2018 Some of his visitors travel more than 15 hours by plane for a 35-minute ride with Moullec and his avian companions, often spotting cranes and geese like the brent, barnacle, red-breasted, and greylag species.National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2018