Anser albifrons
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Mass
~3 kg
Habitat
Grasslands and meadows
Diet
Plants and grasses
How to recognize it
Greater White-fronted Goose has a quiet look rather than a flashy one. Its brownish body, pale underside with dark markings, and pink bill with a white patch at the base give it a familiar, understated appearance.
On the ground it moves with ease and can walk and run well. It usually comes to water mainly to drink, and if disturbed it can dive quickly; its call is distinctive too, so movement and voice are often the easiest things to notice.
It breeds in the tundra of Eurasia, Greenland, and North America, then heads south for winter. It feeds on grasses, algae, and berries, so it stays tied to open feeding areas and long seasonal migrations.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
Greater White-fronted Goose has a quiet look rather than a flashy one. Its brownish body, pale underside with dark markings, and pink bill with a white patch at the base give it a familiar, understated appearance.
On the ground it moves with ease and can walk and run well. It usually comes to water mainly to drink, and if disturbed it can dive quickly; its call is distinctive too, so movement and voice are often the easiest things to notice.
It breeds in the tundra of Eurasia, Greenland, and North America, then heads south for winter. It feeds on grasses, algae, and berries, so it stays tied to open feeding areas and long seasonal migrations.
