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Primary Traits
3,115 g
0 m - 500 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Anser fabalis
English name
Taiga Bean Goose
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Anser
Species
fabalis
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate-Polar
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
2,220 g
Maximum female mass
3,490 g
Minimum male mass
2,690 g
Maximum male mass
4,060 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
3,115 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
500 m
Typical elevation
250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
8
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
25 d
Maximum incubation period
29 d
Minimum fledging period
49 d
Maximum fledging period
91 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
5.5
Average fledging period
70 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory