Greater White-fronted Goose
NameGreater White-fronted Goose
Common NameGreater White-fronted Goose
Scientific NameAnser albifrons
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)147.5
Length (cm)77
Weight (g)2550
Plumage DetailsAdults have a brownish-gray body, darker on the head and neck, with a distinctive white patch at the base of the pinkish-orange bill. The belly features irregular black bars, and the undertail coverts are white. Legs and feet are bright orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive high-pitched, yelping 'wah-wah-wah' or 'kow-lyow' call, often described as a laughing sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, tundra
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Arctic tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters in temperate regions, including the southern United States, Mexico, parts of Europe, and East Asia.
Identifying Featureswhite patch at base of bill, black bars on belly, orange legs and feet, pinkish-orange bill
Description
The Greater White-fronted Goose is a medium-sized goose with a brownish-gray body, distinguished by a prominent white patch at the base of its bill and variable black bars on its belly. These geese are highly migratory, breeding in the Arctic and wintering in more temperate regions, often seen grazing in open fields.
