Pink-footed Goose
Anser brachyrhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anser-brachyrhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 86.4 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A compact short-necked goose with a pink-and-black bill, pink feet, and warm brown-grey body. Breeds in Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard; winters in northwestern Europe. One of Britain's most spectacular winter visitors; massive roosts of over 200,000 birds occur in Scotland.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 86.4 cm | 34.0 in |
| Weight | 2590.0 g | 91.36 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown head and neck. Back grayish-brown; underparts pale gray. Diagnostic pink feet and pink-banded dark bill. Pale blue-gray forewing in flight. Compact and round-headed. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Breeds on tundra and cliff ledges in Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard. Winters on agricultural fields, saltmarshes, and estuaries in Scotland, England, Netherlands, and Denmark.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Clutch Size
2-8
Sound
Song
A musical, high-pitched 'wink-wink' — noticeably higher and more musical than Greylag or Bean Goose. The 'wink' call is a reliable identification feature in winter flocks.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anser |
| Species | Anser brachyrhynchus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family