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Taiga Bean Goose

Anser fabalis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
89,7 cm
Gewicht
3115,0 g
Familie
Anatidae
Ordnung
Anseriformes

The Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 89.7 cm and a weight of 3.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

A large brown goose with dark head and neck, orange-and-black bill, and orange legs. One of two bean goose species. Breeds in Scandinavian and Russian taiga; winters in western and central Europe. Recognized as separate from Tundra Bean Goose since 2007.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 89,7 cm 35.3 in
Gewicht 3115,0 g 109.88 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Dark brown head and neck; back dark brown with pale feather edges giving scalloped appearance. Underparts pale gray-brown. Bill orange-yellow with black base and tip. Orange legs. Darker than Pink-footed Goose.

Habitat & Range

Breeds in taiga forest, boggy clearings, and river valleys across Scandinavia and northern Russia. Winters on agricultural fields, pastures, and river valleys in western and central Europe, particularly Belgium and the Netherlands.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-29 days. Fledging: 49-91 days.

Gelegegröße

3-8

Lautgebung

Gesang

A low, nasal 'ung-unk' or 'ow' call — less nasal than Grey-lag. Flocks give continuous calling. The call distinction from Tundra Bean Goose is subtle but detectable.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Anseriformes (Wasservögel)
Familie Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne)
Genus Anser
Arten Anser fabalis

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Where does the Taiga Bean Goose live?
Breeds in taiga forest, boggy clearings, and river valleys across Scandinavia and northern Russia. Winters on agricultural fields, pastures, and river valleys in western and central Europe, particularly Belgium and the Netherlands.
Is the Taiga Bean Goose endangered?
The Taiga Bean Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Taiga Bean Goose nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-29 days. Fledging: 49-91 days.
What does the Taiga Bean Goose sound like?
A low, nasal 'ung-unk' or 'ow' call — less nasal than Grey-lag. Flocks give continuous calling. The call distinction from Tundra Bean Goose is subtle but detectable.
How big is the Taiga Bean Goose?
The Taiga Bean Goose has a wingspan of 89.7 cm, weight of 3115.0 g.
What order and family does the Taiga Bean Goose belong to?
The Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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