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Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
(A. a. albifrons)
| Armenian Name: | Սպիտակաճակատ սագ |
|---|---|
| Species Status: | Undetermined Species - Species of Special Concern |
See Plate 16 for Greater White-fronted Goose and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Migrant, Winter Visitor |
|---|---|
| Abundance: | Rare |
| Length: | 65-78 cm, Wing Span:130-165 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 64. |
| Description: | Tips of folded wings typically even with tail. |
| Adult: | White area extends up forehead from base of bill. Body brown-gray overall with extensive transverse black belly bars. |
| Juvenile: | Lacks the white forehead and distinct belly bars of adult. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from Lesser White-fronted Goose by larger size, less extensive white on forehead, and lack of pale eyering. Greylag Goose is larger with blotched not barred belly, and pink not orange-yellow legs |
| Habitat: | Various water areas; forages in fields. |
| Food: | Soft vegetation and seeds. |
