Taiga Bean Goose
NameTaiga Bean Goose
Common NameTaiga Bean Goose
Scientific NameAnser fabalis
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)150
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark brown, with a darker head and neck. The back and flanks show pale feather fringes, giving a barred or scaled appearance. The belly is paler, often whitish, and the undertail coverts are white. Legs and feet are bright orange. The bill is dark with a distinctive, variable orange band.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, deep, honking calls, often described as 'ung-unk' or 'lye-unk', which are characteristic of geese.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the taiga zone of northern Eurasia, from Scandinavia eastward across Siberia. Winters in temperate Europe and East Asia, including parts of the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, China, Korea, and Japan.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown plumage, Dark head and neck, Orange legs and feet, Dark bill with a variable orange band, Relatively long neck
Description
The Taiga Bean Goose is a large, dark brown goose with a relatively long neck and orange legs. It is typically found grazing in wetlands and agricultural fields during migration and winter, breeding in the taiga forests of northern Eurasia.
