Tundra Bean Goose
NameTundra Bean Goose
Common NameTundra Bean Goose
Scientific NameAnser serrirostris
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)150
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally dark brown on the head and neck, with the body being a darker grey-brown. Individual feathers on the back and flanks have paler edgings, creating a barred or scaled appearance. The belly is paler, often whitish. The bill is distinctively orange with a black tip and base, and the legs are orange.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, resonant, honking call, often described as 'ung-unk' or 'kya-kya', which is generally louder and more guttural than that of the Taiga Bean Goose.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatstundra, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Arctic tundra of Siberia, primarily from the Taymyr Peninsula eastwards to Chukotka. It migrates south to winter in East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of China.
Identifying Featuresorange bill with black tip and base, dark brown head and neck, dark grey-brown body with pale feather edgings, orange legs, medium-sized goose
Description
The Tundra Bean Goose is a medium-sized goose characterized by its dark brown head and neck, contrasting with a darker grey-brown body. It is typically found foraging in open tundra and agricultural fields, often near water bodies, where it grazes on vegetation.
