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 (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). 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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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 69.1 cm | 27.2 in |
| 体重 | 1253.25 g | 44.21 oz |
识别
羽毛
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
产卵数
3-10
声音
鸣唱
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.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Branta |
| 物种 | Branta ruficollis |
Distribution
Red-breasted Goose has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family