Red-breasted Goose
Branta ruficollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="branta-ruficollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.1 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A small strikingly patterned goose with a vivid chestnut-red breast and face patch, black-and-white body, and white flank stripe. Breeds in Siberian tundra; winters mainly around the Black Sea. One of the most colorful and endangered geese, threatened by hunting and agricultural changes at wintering sites.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 69,1 cm | 27.2 in |
| Gewicht | 1253,25 g | 44.21 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Unmistakable; vivid chestnut-red patch on face and breast bordered by white stripes. Black crown, back, wings, and belly. White flank stripe and undertail. Compact and striking. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Breeds on river-terrace tundra in northwestern Siberia, often near Peregrine or Rough-legged Buzzard nests for protection. Winters on agricultural steppes and lake margins around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea.
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Gelegegröße
3-10
Lautgebung
Gesang
A high-pitched, rapid 'kik-kik-kik' call. More vocal during migration; flocks give constant chattering. Considered a more squeaky, high-pitched call than other Branta geese.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Branta |
| Arten | Branta ruficollis |
Distribution
Red-breasted Goose has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family