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Species record

Pink-footed Goose

Anser brachyrhynchus

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Primary Traits

FamilyAnatidae
OrderAnseriformes
RealmNP
HabitatGrassland
DietPlant
FlightFlies
Average mass

2,590 g

Elevation

0 m - 700 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Anser brachyrhynchus

English name

Pink-footed Goose

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Anser

Species

brachyrhynchus

Data source

HBW1, BOTW, D07

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

NP

Latitudinal zone

Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

1,450 g

Maximum female mass

3,150 g

Minimum male mass

1,900 g

Maximum male mass

3,860 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

2,590 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

700 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

700 m

Typical elevation

350 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Grassland

Habitat breadth

4

Primary diet

Plant

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

0.92

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Colonial

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Mound

Nest substrate

Ground

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

8

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

25 d

Maximum incubation period

28 d

Minimum fledging period

49 d

Maximum fledging period

56 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

5

Average fledging period

52.5 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Migratory