Taiga bean goose

The taiga bean goose is a migratory bird that breeds in northern Europe and Asia, then heads south for the winter. It’s closely related to the tundra bean goose, though scientists debate whether they’re separate species. These geese have a long history, diverging from their relatives millions of years ago.

• Breeds in northern Europe and Asia, migrates south in winter.
• Diverged from the tundra bean goose about 2.5 million years ago.
• Recognized as a separate species by some authorities since 2007.