Greater white-fronted goose
Anser albifrons
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Birdherbivore
The greater white-fronted goose is a migratory bird that breeds in the northern regions of Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Russia. It winters in warmer areas across North America, Europe, and Asia. This goose is easily recognized by the white patch on its forehead and the speckled pattern on its chest.
- It migrates long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
- Adults have a distinctive salt-and-pepper pattern on their chests.
- Its Latin name means 'white forehead,' referring to its markings.
WetlandTundraNorth AmericaEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Anser albifrons
- Habitat
- Wetland, Tundra
- Regions in this directory
- North America, Europe, Asia
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)