Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

GWFG

Code 6

ANSALB

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Dark gray-brown
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Dark gray-brown
Throat Color: Dark gray-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 66-86 cm (26-34 in)
Weight: 2721 g (96 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: Dark gray-brown with heavy mottling and barring.
Upperparts: Dark gray-brown
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded, Scaled or Scalloped
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded, Scaled or Scalloped

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Steady direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 135-157 cm (53-62 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Banded
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Orange

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