History, Current Distribution, and Status of the Egyptian Goose (<i>Alopochen aegyptiaca</i>) In the Contiguous United States

Callaghan, Corey T.; Brooks, David W.

doi:10.1894/0038-4909-62.4.296

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“…Poultry production and its supporting factors are equally high in neighboring southeastern states, including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas (USDA, 2023 ). These states also have populations of invasive waterfowl species, including Egyptian Goose and Mute Swan, invading urban areas (Callaghan & Brooks, 2017 ; eBird, 2022 ; Marshall, 2023 ). Therefore, these states may face similar situations facilitating poultry contact with invasive waterfowl.…”

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“…F I G U R E 3 Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) habitat suitability response curves to the highest contributing landcover variables for Arkansas, USA. Landcover variables were sourced from the 2019 Copernicus Global Landcover Layers.waterfowl species, including Egyptian Goose and Mute Swan, invading urban areas(Callaghan & Brooks, 2017; eBird, 2022;Marshall, 2023). Therefore, these states may face similar situations facilitating poultry contact with invasive waterfowl.…”

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Risk of invasive waterfowl interaction with poultry production: Understanding potential for avian pathogen transmission via species distribution models

Jackson,

Marshall,

Burkhart

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have devastated poultry production across the United States, with more than 77 million birds culled in 2022–2024 alone. Wild waterfowl, including various invasive species, host numerous pathogens, including highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV), and have been implicated as catalysts of disease outbreaks among native fauna and domestic birds. In major poultry‐producing states like Arkansas, USA, where the poultry sector is responsible for significant economic activity (>$4 billion USD in 2022), understanding the risk of invasive waterfowl interactions with domestic poultry is critical. Here, we assessed the risk of invasive waterfowl‐poultry interaction in Arkansas by comparing the density of poultry production sites (chicken houses) to areas of high habitat suitability for two invasive waterfowl species, (Egyptian Goose [Alopochen aegyptiaca] and Mute Swan [Cygnus olor]), known to host significant pathogens, including avian influenza viruses. The percentage of urban land cover was the most important habitat characteristic for both invasive waterfowl species. At the 95% confidence interval, chicken house densities in areas highly suitable for both species (Egyptian Goose = 0.91 ± 0.11 chicken houses/km2; Mute Swan = 0.61 ± 0.03 chicken houses/km2) were three to five times higher than chicken house densities across the state (0.17 ± 0.01 chicken houses/km2). We show that northwestern and western Arkansas, both areas of high importance for poultry production, are also at high risk of invasive waterfowl presence. Our results suggest that targeted monitoring efforts for waterfowl‐poultry contact in these areas could help mitigate the risk of avian pathogen exposure in Arkansas and similar regions with high poultry production.

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Risk of invasive waterfowl interaction with poultry production: Understanding potential for avian pathogen transmission via species distribution models

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Marshall,

Burkhart

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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“…Egyptian Geese would clearly be capable of crossing the Sahara Desert, but as far as we know they have never established satellite populations in Europe through independent movement. They have more recently been introduced by people to Britain, the Netherlands and the United States, where they have successfully established breeding populations and are spreading (Callaghan & Brooks, 2017; Gyimesi & Lensink, 2012; Sutherland & Allport, 1991). These introductions prove that habitat suitability is not the cause of the failure of Egyptian Geese to naturally expand their range into Europe.…”

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Translocation experiment gives new insights into the navigation capacity of an African duck

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Reynolds

2022

Diversity and Distributions

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Aim Movement is integral to the distribution and abundance of wildlife. We undertook an experimental test of the navigation capacity of Egyptian Geese Alopochen aegyptiacus to better understand the movements of moult‐migratory waterfowl and the implications of navigation capacity for their ecology. Location Southern Africa. In June 2015, we translocated six post‐flightless moult Egyptian Geese 1250 km south, from north‐west South Africa (Barberspan) to the south‐west coast (Strandfontein). We compared their movements to those of 29 previously tracked resident Egyptian Geese from the source and translocation sites, and three additional sites (Voelvlei; Jozini Dam; Lake Manyame, north‐central Zimbabwe). Methods We used solar‐powered satellite GPS to track movement patterns and compared the movement paths of different birds using net‐squared displacement analysis and multiple regression analysis of different measures of movement paths. Results Over time periods up to 658 days, none of the translocated Egyptian Geese returned to Barberspan and only one appeared to fly towards it. Translocated birds showed some novel and risky behaviours. Longer, searching‐type movements were evident with the onset of both the breeding and moulting seasons. Quantitative comparisons suggested that translocated birds retained elements of learned behaviours. Main conclusions Navigation by Egyptian Geese appears to have a strong learned (internal) element, with long‐distance movement triggered by internal states such as the need to moult. Translocated animals modified their movement patterns in ways that mostly allowed them to survive. Our results have interesting implications for understanding the dynamics of individual populations; a strong reliance on learned behaviours may explain the unresolved conundrum of why no African duck species has colonized Europe without human assistance. Our analysis demonstrates the complexity of influences on animal movement and highlights the importance of navigation capacity for conservation biogeography.

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“…Especie exótica establecida. Esta especie de origen africano fue introducida en diferentes países (Callaghan & Brooks 2017). En Colombia se empezó a registrar en humedales artificiales urbanos de Cali hacia 2015, al igual que en humedales naturales y artificiales de Bogotá.…”

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Lista oficial de las aves de Colombia 2022: Adiciones, cambios taxonómicos y actualizaciones de estado

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Presentamos una actualización de la lista de las aves de Colombia con base en registros documentados a partir de septiembre de 2017, siguiendo, por primera vez, criterios estandarizados por el Comité Colombiano de Registros Ornitológicos (CCRO) de la Asociación Colombiana de Ornitología. La lista asciende de 1909 a 1966 especies para el territorio continental, insular y las aguas territoriales del país. La mayoría de las adiciones corresponden a especies registradas por primera vez en el territorio colombiano, seguido de especies producto de separaciones taxonómicas y especies exóticas con evidencia de establecimiento en el país. Asimismo, actualizamos el estado de 15 especies con base en evidencia novedosa sobre su presencia espacial y temporal en Colombia. Se resalta la importancia de datos verificables compartidos en plataformas abiertas como aportes de ciencia participativa para la actualización de registros en el país. De acuerdo con esta actualización, Colombia continúa siendo el país con mayor riqueza de especies de aves del planeta.

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History, Current Distribution, and Status of the Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) In the Contiguous United States

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References 13 publications

Risk of invasive waterfowl interaction with poultry production: Understanding potential for avian pathogen transmission via species distribution models

Risk of invasive waterfowl interaction with poultry production: Understanding potential for avian pathogen transmission via species distribution models

Translocation experiment gives new insights into the navigation capacity of an African duck

Lista oficial de las aves de Colombia 2022: Adiciones, cambios taxonómicos y actualizaciones de estado

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