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White Fronted Goose
Anser albifrons flavirostris
52.3771, -6.38502
Field Notes
Description:
Medium-sized grey goose, with orange legs, a long orange-yellow bill with a prominent blaze around the base of the bill (adults). Scarce winter visitor to wetlands in Wexford and western Ireland from October to April. Amber-listed in Ireland as the majority of the population winter at less than ten sites. The European population of White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) has been evaluated as Secure.
Habitat:
Breeds on lowland tundra, often by lakes and rivers. Nests are widely scattered, though loose colonies may be formed.
Notes:
Spotted at http://www.wexfordwildfowlreserve.ie/
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 9, 2011
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