Is a greylag goose the same as a pink-footed goose?
The best way to tell the difference is by looking at their bills. The bill of a pink-footed goose is mainly black with a pink section in the middle (below left). The bill of a greylag goose is all orange (below right).
Where do pink-footed geese live?
There are 2 distinct populations of Pink-footed Geese. The first breeds in Greenland and Iceland and winters in Britain. The second mates in Svalbard and winters in the Netherlands and Denmark.
Do pink-footed geese breed in the UK?
This species does not breed in the UK, but large numbers of birds spend the winter here, arriving from their breeding grounds in Spitsbergen, Iceland and Greenland.
Do pink-footed geese mate for life?
Pink-footed geese are monogamous breeders and pairs mate for life. They breed in loose colonies or in pairs. These birds often nesting on cliffs close to glaciers to provide protection from predators (mainly Arctic fox) and also on islets in lakes.
Are greylag geese rare?
Tan and white birds with an orange beak and legs, wild greylag geese have only been recorded in the United States a handful of times, including one record from Connecticut in 2009.
Can you shoot greylag geese UK?
Greylag, pink-footed geese and Canada geese can be shot legally between 1 September and 31 January (20 February below the high water mark). During the closed season, these species may only be killed under licence.
Are pink-footed geese rare?
The pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) is a goose which breeds in eastern Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard….
| Pink-footed goose | |
|---|---|
| Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
Are pink-footed geese good eating?
Well-Known Member The goose will be very tender and moist and fantastic as a Sunday dinner with all the usual trimmings.
Are Pink-footed Geese rare?
Where can I see Pink-footed Geese in the UK?
Special spots
- Lincolnshire, Gibraltar Point.
- Norfolk, Holme Dunes.
- Norfolk, Cley Marshes.
- Northumberland, East Chevington.
- Yorkshire, Spurn National Nature Reserve.
Can a greylag goose mate with a Canada goose?
A: The goose on the right appears to be some kind of hybrid, most likely a Canada goose (Branta canadensis) hybrid with a domestic greylag goose (Anser anser) which is the most common pairing with Canada geese.
Is it legal to shoot pink-footed geese?
Greylag, pink-footed and Canada geese are quarry species, and can be shot during the open season. During the close season, a licence must be sought from SNH (see section 3).
