- Anser canagicus
Identification
- Plump grey body
- Finely barred
- White head and hindneck
Distribution
North-eastern Siberia to western Alaska; winters southern Alaska to northern California.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly placed in the genus Chen.
Habitat
Coastal tundra, rocky coastlines and reservoirs.
Behaviour
Breeding
They are ground nesters; the clutch consists of 3–7 eggs.
Diet
The diet includes vegetation.
References
- Clements, J. F., P. C. Rasmussen, T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, A. Spencer, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2023. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2023. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Emperor Goose. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 11 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Emperor_Goose
External Links
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