Jun 1, 2022 · Geese are large, heavy birds from the large waterbird family Anatidae. They’re divided into two genera; the white and grey geese from Anser and the black geese from …

Learn all about Britain's geese with BBC Countryfile's simple identification guide, including UK populations, migration routes and favourite habitats.

Sep 21, 2021 · What to look for: There are two subspecies of white-fronted goose in the UK, the Greenland white-fronted goose (A. a. flavirostris) and the European white-fronted goose (A. a. …

The UK hosts seven species of geese that breed in far northern countries and arrive here in the autumn to spend the winter in relative warmth. Five species belong to the so-called ‘grey …

A goose (pl.: geese) is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser (grey geese and white geese) and Branta (black geese). …

Grey Geese belong to the Anser genus and include about seven species including the Bar-headed Goose, Bean Goose, Greylag Goose, Lesser White-fronted Goose, Pink-footed …

Jun 25, 2024 · What goose is native to the UK? The only native species of goose to breed in Britain is the Greylag goose. However, their numbers in winter are increased by Icelandic birds.

The Barnacle Goose is a medium-sized, sociable goose, with a black head, neck and breast and a creamy-white face. This contrasts with the white belly, blue-grey striped back and black tail. …

The ancestor of most domestic geese, the Greylag is the largest and bulkiest of the wild goose native to the UK and Europe. In many parts of the UK, it has been re-established by releasing …

The UK is home to several types of geese, including the White-Fronted Goose, Tundra Bean Goose, Taiga Bean Goose, Snow Goose, and Brent Goose. Each species has distinct …