Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) — Facts, Habitat & Conservation

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.

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Répartition géographique

Breeds across Alaska and Canada; winters in the US interior and along coastlines south to the Gulf of Mexico.

Diet & Feeding

Eats seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates; forages in shallow water and on land; diet varies with water levels.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

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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Foire aux questions

What does the Taiga Bean Goose eat?

Eats seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates; forages in shallow water and on land; diet varies with water levels.

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.