The Twente goose ( nl, Twentse Landgans) is a rare

breed A breed is a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. In literature, there exist several slig ...

of domestic goose from the

Twente Twente ( nl, Twente , Tweants dialect: ''Tweante'') is a region in the eastern Netherlands. It encompasses the most urbanised and easternmost part of the province of Overijssel. Twente is most likely named after the Tuihanti or Tvihanti, a Germ ...

region of the Netherlands.

History

In 1900, Twente geese numbered more than 100,000; in 2011 the population was reported as 110. There are fewer than 20 breeders.

Characteristics

The plumage may be either white or pied grey and white. Twente ganders usually weigh , and geese .

References

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