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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
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
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
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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Parts of a Standing bird
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Head Feathers and Markings
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Parts of a Flying bird
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