5,183 observationsLeast Concern
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Anseriformes βΊFamily: Anatidae βΊGenus: Anser
About
The bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) is a goose that breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes and winters in South Asia, as far south as peninsular India. It lays three to eight eggs at a time in a ground nest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bar-headed Goose is Anser indicus.
- Bar-headed Goose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bar-headed Goose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Bar-headed Goose belongs to the class Aves.
- Bar-headed Goose belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Bar-headed Goose belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Bar-headed Goose belongs to the genus Anser.