Taiga bean goose - Rietgans taiga - Anser fabalis sensu stricto from aou Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 78 sec
✓ Published: 28-Jul-2012

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The bean goose is a goose that breeds in northern Europe and Asia. It has two distinct varieties, one inhabiting taiga habitats and one inhabiting tundra. These are recognised as separate species by the American Ornithologists' Union, but are considered a single species by other authorities, such as the British Ornithologists' Union. It is migratory and winters further south in Europe and Asia.nThe length ranges from 68 to 90 cm (27–35 in), wingspan from 140 to 174 cm (55–69 in) and weight f