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Emperor Goose

Anser canagicus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
74,8 cm
Berat
2300,45 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

A stocky silvery-grey goose with a white head stained orange-yellow from iron-rich water, black-and-white scaly body, and orange-yellow legs. Breeds on Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim delta; winters along the Aleutian Islands coastline. Strongly tied to coastal habitats year-round.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 74,8 cm 29.4 in
Berat 2300,45 g 81.15 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Body plumage blue-gray with black and white feather scalloping. White head and hindneck contrasting with dark throat. Orange-yellow legs. Bill pink-orange. Tail white. Adults striking; sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

Breeds on coastal tundra near the Bering Sea in Alaska and Chukotka. Winters on rocky coastal shorelines, kelp beds, and intertidal flats along the Aleutian Islands and Alaska Peninsula.

Rentang Geografis

Breeds in the eastern Arctic of Canada; winters along the Atlantic coast from Newfoundland to Florida and occasionally to Texas.

Diet & Feeding

Grazes aquatic plants and terrestrial grasses; upends in shallow water; winter diet shifts toward grain fields and coastal eelgrass.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-8

Suara

Kicauan

A low, nasal 'clag-clag' call. Less vocal than other Anser geese. Gives contact calls in flocks during Arctic breeding and Pacific coast wintering. Somewhat quiet.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anser
Spesies Anser canagicus

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Emperor Goose eat?
Grazes aquatic plants and terrestrial grasses; upends in shallow water; winter diet shifts toward grain fields and coastal eelgrass.
Where does the Emperor Goose live?
Breeds on coastal tundra near the Bering Sea in Alaska and Chukotka. Winters on rocky coastal shorelines, kelp beds, and intertidal flats along the Aleutian Islands and Alaska Peninsula.
Is the Emperor Goose endangered?
The Emperor Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Emperor Goose nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
What does the Emperor Goose sound like?
A low, nasal 'clag-clag' call. Less vocal than other Anser geese. Gives contact calls in flocks during Arctic breeding and Pacific coast wintering. Somewhat quiet.
How big is the Emperor Goose?
The Emperor Goose has a wingspan of 74.8 cm, weight of 2300.45 g.
What order and family does the Emperor Goose belong to?
The Emperor Goose (Anser canagicus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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