Saturday, February 23, 2013

Anser albifrons


Greater White-fronted Goose

IUCN Listing: Least concern - unknown population trend 
Winter Habitat: Travel on agricultural lands, marshes and ponds
Food: Mostly vegetarian, grass, rice and rains as well as other vegetation
Foraging Technique: Grazing and dabbling 
Breeding Habitat: Tundra wetlands
Nesting Preference: Ground nesting, lined with vegetation
Average Clutch Size: 1-8 eggs
First age of Breeding:  Two years old

Literature cited:
Ducks, Geese and Swans of the World

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