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.