82,004 observationsLeast Concern
Greylag Goose
Anser anser
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Anser
About
The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a large species of goose in the waterfowl family Anatidae. It has mottled and barred grey and white plumage and an orange beak and pink legs. A large bird, it measures between 74 and 91 centimetres (29 and 36 in) in length, with an average weight of 3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb). Its distribution is widespread, with birds from the north of its range in Europe and Asia migrating southwards to spend the...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Greylag Goose is Anser anser.
- Greylag Goose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Greylag Goose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Greylag Goose belongs to the class Aves.
- Greylag Goose belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Greylag Goose belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Greylag Goose belongs to the genus Anser.