: the common gray wild goose (Anser anser) of Europe from which most domestic breeds of geese are descended
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The greylag goose, Anser anser, is a widespread species that was domesticated as early as 1360BC, and is the ancestor of domestic geese.
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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
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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
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“Greylag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greylag. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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