Tundra Bean Goose

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The Bean Goose exists in two forms, the Taiga Bean Goose and Tundra Bean Goose. There is debate whether they are two separate species. Both breed in northern Scandinavia and Russia, and they seem very much alike. The Tundra Bean Goose is more common in the Netherlands.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anser_serrirostris

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048449/maps

Scientific name:

Anser serrirostris

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Goose

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Duck

Crown colour:

Dark brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

Light brown

Throat colour:

Dark brown

Rump colour:

Black

Upperwing colour:

Light grey,

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing stripe colour:

Black

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Orange

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

White,

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Taiga Bean Goose

Read more about Taiga Bean Goose

The Tundra Bean Goose has a shorter neck and a dark bill.

Pink-footed Goose

Read more about Pink-footed Goose

The Tundra Bean Goose is larger and has orange legs. The legs of the Pink-footed Goose are pink.