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Western Taiga Bean Goose

Anser fabalis fabalis

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Anatidae

The taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis) is a species of goose that breeds in northern Europe and Asia. It is migratory and winters further south in Europe and Asia. This and the tundra bean goose were recognised as separate species by the International Ornithologists' Union and the American Ornithological Society from 2007, but are still considered a single species by some other authorities (collectively called bean goose), notably BirdLife International and the IUCN.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 27Netherlands · 11Belgium · 2