White-fronted goose / Blässgans (Anser albifrons)

Wahrscheinlich ein Blässgans auf dem Staldenweiher. 2026-02-28 10:00:02 Staldenweiher

Observations

First documented observation: 2023-08-11 in Scotland. Most recent observation: 2026-02-28 in Staldenweiher.

Description

Classification: Genus Geese (Anser); Tribe Anserini (Anserini); Subfamily Anserinae (Anserinae); Family Waterfowl (Anatidae)
Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa, Asia.
General: Deutschland: Zugvogel, Wintergast Bruten gehen auf entflogene Tiere zurück
Vocalization: Similar to Bean- and Greylag Goose, but higher pitched, more musical, often disyllabic and with a laughing quality. Far from as high pitched as Lesser White-fronted Goose. [Link]

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=65-78 cm, wingspan=130-165 cm, weight=1800-3100 g
Habitats: River and lake