Greylag Goose
Anser anser
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anser-anser"></birdfyi-bird>The Greylag Goose (Anser anser) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 87.1 cm and a weight of 3.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The ancestor of most domestic geese, with grey-brown plumage, an orange bill, and pale grey forewing visible in flight. Large and boisterous; one of Europe's most familiar geese. Wild birds breed across Eurasia; re-introduced and feral populations now resident in many areas including city parks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 87,1 cm | 34.3 in |
| Gewicht | 3297,5 g | 116.32 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Large and heavy; uniformly gray-brown with pale feather fringes on back. Head and neck grayish-brown. Orange-pink bill; pink legs. Pale gray forewing conspicuous in flight. Ancestor of domestic geese.
Habitat & Range
Breeds on moorland, bogs, freshwater wetlands, and lake margins across Eurasia from Iceland to central Asia. Winters on estuaries, agricultural fields, and wetlands. Feral populations year-round in parks.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 27-28 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
Gelegegröße
3-12
Lautgebung
Gesang
A deep, loud 'aahng' honking. The ancestral goose of domesticated geese; its call is the template for the classic 'goose honk'. Flocks are highly vocal in flight.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Anser |
| Arten | Anser anser |
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