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Description.—They are exceedingly graceful in appearance, quite 
hardy, and the young mature early. There are two varieties of Chinese 
geese—the Brown (fig. 32) and the White. They have large heads, with 
large knob at base of a medium-length bill, and long, gracefully arched 
necks. The backs are medium in length, and the breast is round and 
full; body of medium size, round and plump; wings, large and strong; 
thighs, short and stout, and shanks of medium length. 
The color of head of the Brown Chinese geese is brown; knob dark 
brown or black; neck light brown or grayish brown, with a dark stripe 
Fig. 32.—Pair of Brown Chinese geese (young). 
from the head down to the body. The body is dark brown, breast 
grayish brown, and the under parts are a shade lighter in color. The 
wings and tail are brown, and the thighs are grayish brown. The eyes 
are hazel or brown; bill dark brown or black; and shanks, toes, and 
webs are a dusky orange color. 
The color of plumage of the White Chinese geese is pure white 
throughout, perfectly free from feathers of any other color. The knob 
and bill are orange color, as are also the shanks, toes, and web. The 
eyes are a deep leaden blue. 
