About the Bar-headed Goose
The bar-headed goose 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. It is known for the extreme altitudes it reaches when migrating across the Himalayas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anser indicus |
| Species Codes | bahgoo, BHGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bar-headed Goose belong to?
The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Bar-headed Goose?
The bar-headed goose 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. It is known for the extreme altitudes it reaches when migrating across the Him...
Where can I report a Bar-headed Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Bar-headed Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bahgoo, or on iNaturalist.
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