Pink-footed Goose
NamePink-footed Goose
Common NamePink-footed Goose
Scientific NameAnser brachyrhynchus
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)150
Length (cm)67.5
Weight (g)2600
Plumage DetailsThe body is grey-brown with pale barring on the flanks and back. The head and neck are darker brown, contrasting with the paler body. The bill is pink with a black tip, and the legs and feet are pink. The rump is white, and the tail is dark with white outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, honking 'wink-wink' or 'ang-ank' call, often given in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatstundra, wetland, grassland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard. Winters primarily in Great Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
Identifying FeaturesPink bill with black tip, Pink legs and feet, Dark head and neck contrasting with paler grey-brown body, Barred flanks, White rump
Description
This medium-sized goose is characterized by its grey-brown plumage, darker head and neck, and distinctive pink bill and legs. It is a migratory species, often seen in large flocks grazing on agricultural fields and wetlands during winter.
