Roman goose

It is said to be one of the oldest breeds of goose, bred more than 2000 years ago and originally sacred to the goddess Juno.

These are a light weight smaller breed of geese with a tuft of feathers on their head.

In honour of this, the Romans later founded a temple to Juno, to whom the geese were considered sacred.

[2] In the modern period, it is kept for a range of purposes such as for meat and eggs depending on location.

It is a popular exhibition breed in North America, where it is more commonly known as the tufted Roman goose and possesses a crest.

In shows, Roman geese with clean, pure white feathers and a large paunch are preferred, while red feet and read beaks are disfavored.