Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons · Species of bird
Order
Anseriformes
Codes
gwfgoo, GWFG

About the Greater White-fronted Goose

The greater white-fronted goose is a species of goose, closely related to the smaller lesser white-fronted goose. The greater white-fronted goose is migratory, breeding in northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Russia, and winters farther south in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is named for the patch of white feathers bordering the base of its bill; its specific name albifrons comes from the Latin albus "white" and frons "forehead". In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it has been known as the white-fronted goose; in North America, it is known as the greater white-fronted goose, and this name is also increasingly adopted internationally. Even more distinctive are the salt-and-pepper markings on the breast of adult birds, which is why the goose is colloquially called the "specklebelly" in North America.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesAnser albifrons
Species Codesgwfgoo, GWFG

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Greater White-fronted Goose belong to?

The Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.

How can I identify the Greater White-fronted Goose?

The greater white-fronted goose is a species of goose, closely related to the smaller lesser white-fronted goose. The greater white-fronted goose is migratory, breeding in northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Russia, and winters farther south in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is named for th...

Where can I report a Greater White-fronted Goose sighting?

You can log sightings of Greater White-fronted Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gwfgoo, or on iNaturalist.