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Taiga Bean Goose

Anser fabalis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
89,7 cm
Khối Lượng
3115,0 g
Họ
Anatidae
Bộ
Anseriformes

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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 89,7 cm 35.3 in
Khối Lượng 3115,0 g 109.88 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

3-8

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Họ Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anser
Loài Anser fabalis

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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