Pink-footed Goose
Audio:
Lars Lachmann
The Pink-footed Goose is a breeding bird of Greenland and the northern parts of Europe, e.g. Spitsbergen. Every year, tens of thousands of birds come to the UK and the Netherlands, almost all of them remain in the southwest corner of Friesland. In winter, it is rarely seen in the eastern parts of the USA. The Pink-footed Goose is recognisable by its pink legs, short dark brown neck, and dark grey wings.
Scientific name:
Anser brachyrhynchus
Presence in western Europe:
Common