# Embden Goose (*Anser anser domesticus*) The Embden Goose is a friendly bird often found on farms. They are known for their soft feathers and gentle nature. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Also known as:** Emden Goose ![Embden Goose](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424629/objects/4591.jpg) ## Appearance The Embden Goose is a large, stately bird with brilliant pure white plumage. It has bright orange-pink legs and feet, and a striking orange beak. Its bright blue eyes are a distinctive feature, especially when young. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Anseriformes - **Family:** Anatidae - **Genus:** Anser ## Interesting facts - Embden geese have bright blue eyes when they are just goslings! - Some Embden geese can live for over 25 years with good care! - Their powerful honks can be heard from a surprisingly long distance! - They are one of the oldest and largest white goose breeds in the world! ## Special abilities - **Vocal Guardian:** The Embden Goose can honk loudly because they have strong vocal cords that help them alert others to potential danger. - **Efficient Grazer:** The Embden Goose can digest tough grasses because they have a specialized digestive system that helps them convert plants into energy. - **Hardy Breeder:** The Embden Goose has a robust nature that helps them thrive in various climates and reproduce reliably. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 80-90 cm - **Wingspan:** 130-180 cm - **Weight:** 7-13 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-20 years - **Speed:** 70 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 8-15 - **Incubation:** 28-30 days ## Diet & Feeding Mainly eats various grasses, grains, and other plant materials it finds while grazing. - **Primary Foods:** grass, clover, seeds, corn, wheat - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Depends on:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Humans provide food, shelter, and protection for these geese. - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — Foxes are common predators of geese and their eggs, especially goslings. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Dogs can sometimes prey on geese if not properly supervised. - **Eats:** Perennial Ryegrass (*Lolium perenne*) — Geese commonly graze on various types of grass in pastures. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Webbed Feet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/webbed-feet): Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Migratory](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/migratory): Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Embden Geese are gentle, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not to chase them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Embden Goose? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Embden Goose? 80-90 cm ### What is Embden Goose's wingspan? 130-180 cm ### How much does Embden Goose weigh? 7-13 kg ### How long does Embden Goose live? 10-20 years ### How fast can Embden Goose move? 70 km/h ### What does Embden Goose eat? Mainly eats various grasses, grains, and other plant materials it finds while grazing. ### How does Embden Goose hunt? Grazing ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Embden Goose: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/embden-goose)