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Tundra Bean Goose

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Anser serrirostris

Basic stats

Range

Breeds in northern Siberia; winters further south in Asia

Size

68–90cm

Wingspan

140–174cm

Weight

1.7–4kg

The tundra bean goose breeds in northern Siberia, is migratory, and winters further south in Asia. It measures 68–90cm long with a wingspan of 140–174cm and weighs 1.7–4kg. The bill is black at the base and tip with an orange band across the middle, and the legs and feet are bright orange (Wikipedia, general species account).

It and the taiga bean goose are recognised as separate species by the American Ornithological Society and the International Ornithologists' Union, but are treated as a single species, the bean goose, by other authorities. The two diverged about 2.5 million years ago and made secondary contact about 60,000 years ago, with extensive gene flow since (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

Where is the Tundra Bean Goose found?
Breeds in northern Siberia; winters further south in Asia
How big is the Tundra Bean Goose?
68–90cm
What is the wingspan of the Tundra Bean Goose?
140–174cm
How much does the Tundra Bean Goose weigh?
1.7–4kg
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