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of its upper mandible, and, generally speaking, 
a loose bare pouch under its throat. It is sup- 
posed that the Swan Geese were originally 
brought from Guinea : they are now scattered 
over various parts of the world, and kept, by 
the curious, with other domestic water-fowl, 
which they very much resemble in their habits. 
The plumage of the Swan Goose varies, like 
that of all other tame fowls ; but the general 
colour of the feathers is brownish, with light 
edges of a fainter hue on the under parts than 
on the back and wings. 
Barnacle Goose 
