Taiga Bean Goose
Anser fabalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anser-fabalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). 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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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 89,7 cm | 35.3 in |
| Poids | 3115,0 g | 109.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-29 days. Fledging: 49-91 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-8
Son
Chant
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 |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anser |
| Espèces | Anser fabalis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family