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Domestic or Ganky Geese

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Like manky mallards, ganky geese display remarkable variety due to both the methodical manipulations of breeders and the variable volatility of the more natural kind of breeding. Even the ones that bear the same plumage as their progenitors, however, can usually be distinguished by their larger bulk. Wicked, right?

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Polygynandry and avian swingers

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Might I assume that women typically bear fewer children, or fewer survive? YourBirdOasis.com Mar 17th, 2011 at 11:22 am So polygynandry really is rare, but I can’t believe I forgot about Acorn Woodpecker! In this case, they would be exhibiting polyandry. small families putting less pressure on the adult members of the family).

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