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Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

The Greater White-fronted Goose is a big bird with a lovely white patch on its face. It loves to swim in lakes and rivers and can often be seen flying in a V shape with its friends.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Greater White-fronted Goose has a greyish-brown body with distinctive black bars and splotches on its belly. Adults feature a striking white patch at the base of their pink-orange bill, which makes them visually different from similar geese. Its head and neck are darker than its body.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeGenusAnser
Greater White-fronted Goose
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Greater White-fronted Goose

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

7

Interesting facts

Baby geese, called goslings, can walk and feed themselves within a day of hatching!

Some Greater White-fronted Geese have been recorded living for over 20 years!

The distinctive white patch on their face only appears when they become adults!

They often choose a mate for life and stay together for many, many years!

Special abilities

Ability

Keen Forager

Greater White-fronted Geese can find tasty plants and seeds because of their strong bills that help them graze and dig effectively.

Ability

Feathered Navigator

Greater White-fronted Geese can find their way across vast distances because they have an amazing sense of direction that helps them migrate accurately.

Ability

Social Communicator

Greater White-fronted Geese have a diverse range of honks and calls that helps them stay connected and warn each other of danger.

Measurements & details

Length
65-80 cm
Wingspan
130-165 cm
Weight
1.9-3.4 kg
Lifespan
10-20 years
Top Speed
70 km/h
Clutch Size
3-6
Incubation
22-27 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

These geese are plant-eaters, enjoying various greens and seeds they find in fields and wetlands.

Primary Foods

  • grasses
  • sedges
  • berries
  • grains
  • roots
  • aquatic plants

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch geese from a distance and don't feed them, as they can be protective of their space.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Greater White-fronted Goose?

The easiest way to identify Greater White-fronted Goose is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Greater White-fronted Goose?

65-80 cm

What is Greater White-fronted Goose's wingspan?

130-165 cm

How much does Greater White-fronted Goose weigh?

1.9-3.4 kg

How long does Greater White-fronted Goose live?

10-20 years

How fast can Greater White-fronted Goose move?

70 km/h

What does Greater White-fronted Goose eat?

These geese are plant-eaters, enjoying various greens and seeds they find in fields and wetlands.

Where is Greater White-fronted Goose usually found?

Wetlands

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