Bean Goose (Taiga/Tundra)
Bean Goose (Taiga/Tundra)
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This entry encompasses both the Taiga Bean Goose and Tundra Bean Goose, two very similar species (formerly considered subspecies) characterized by their dark brown plumage and a variable orange or yellow band on the bill. They are distinct from other grey geese by their overall darker appearance.
Where to spot
Both species breed in Arctic and subarctic Eurasia (Taiga in boreal forests, Tundra in open tundra). They winter across temperate Europe and Asia, favoring agricultural fields, grasslands, and wetlands.
How to spot
Look for large, dark brown geese. Distinguishing Taiga from Tundra can be difficult: Taiga is generally larger with a longer neck and a longer, more triangular bill with a yellow/orange band usually centered. Tundra is smaller, stubbier-billed with a more variable orange/yellow patch often nearer the tip. Listen for their deep, resonant honking calls.
When to spot
The wintering season (October to March) is the best time for observation in temperate regions, when they gather in large flocks.
Where to spot
Both species breed in Arctic and subarctic Eurasia (Taiga in boreal forests, Tundra in open tundra). They winter across temperate Europe and Asia, favoring agricultural fields, grasslands, and wetlands.
How to spot
Look for large, dark brown geese. Distinguishing Taiga from Tundra can be difficult: Taiga is generally larger with a longer neck and a longer, more triangular bill with a yellow/orange band usually centered. Tundra is smaller, stubbier-billed with a more variable orange/yellow patch often nearer the tip. Listen for their deep, resonant honking calls.
When to spot
The wintering season (October to March) is the best time for observation in temperate regions, when they gather in large flocks.
The recent taxonomic split of the Bean Goose into Taiga and Tundra species reflects subtle but consistent differences in morphology, genetics, and breeding ecology, highlighting the complexity of goose evolution.
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