Category: Geese

Brent Goose
Branta bernicla

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Post date March 31, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– small goose, not much larger than Common Eider
– diurnal (sometimes nocturnal) migrant
– migrates in small to large flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0612, 24/02/2014, Vlieland, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0613, 24/02/2014, Vlieland, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0614, 23/02/2014, Groningen, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0615, 23/02/2014, Groningen, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0616, 23/02/2014, Groningen, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
Pale-bellied Brent Goose Branta bernicla hrota
BIF0617, 23/02/2014, Groningen, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0618, 23/02/2014, Groningen, Netherlands, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis, 2CY
BIF0619, 13/06/2015, North Sea, offshore, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis, 2CY
BIF0620, 13/06/2015, North Sea, offshore, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0620, 07/04/2013, North Sea, offshore, Mathias Putze

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF1673, 10/09/2015, North Sea, offshore, Roland Neumann

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
BIF0620, 05/11/2014, North Sea, offshore, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Dark-bellied Brent Goose Branta b. bernicla
Pale-bellied Brent Goose Branta bernicla hrota
BIF0884, 23/02/2014, Den Oever, Netherlands, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Canada Goose
Barnacle Goose

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Tags Brent Goose Branta bernicla

Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis

Post author By Admin
Post date February 26, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized goose, considerably smaller than Greylag Goose
– diurnal migrant, but regularly nocturnal as well
– migrates in medium to large flocks in formation
– very vocal

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, 2CY (left), AD (centre)
BIF0025, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF0604, 14/02/2009, Dollartniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons
BIF0605, 24/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF0606, 11/11/2013, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF0607, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF0608, 11/11/2013, North Sea, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF0609, 14/02/2009, Dollartniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF0610, 11/11/2013, North Sea, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF0611, 16/10/2011, North Sea, Germany, Mathias Putze

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
Northern Pintail Anas acuta
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus
BIF1066, 11/11/2016, North Sea, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– a variety of different calls in flight and during migration
– all calls are highly variable, different transitional forms exist
– differences between sexes
– two common call groups during migration: honks and squeals
– honks and squeals with regular disharmonic partials
– the modulation of honks is very variable
– honks and squeals uttered singly or series
– short calls (chuckle) when irritated or disturbed (observers)
– chuckles uttered singly or in series

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK)
BIF3670, 02/02/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK)
BIF3050, 02/02/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK), wing sound
BIF3049, 02/02/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK, SQUEAL)
BIF3033, 30/01/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK)
BIF0087, 30/01/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK)
BIF0026, 26/12/2014, Gollwitz, Germany, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight call (HONK)
BIF1529, 18/02/2017, Cuxhaven, Germany, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis, call in flight (HONK)
BIF2941, 21/04/2019, Darß, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Canada Goose (v)
Brent Goose (v) (a)
Red-breasted Goose

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Tags Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Greylag Goose
Anser anser

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Post date January 31, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– large goose
– diurnal migrant, possibly also nocturnal
– migrates as pairs or in small to large flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, AD
BIF0013, 25/10/2012, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Tundra Bean Goose Anser serrirostris
White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons
BIF0014, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, AD
BIF1130, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, AD
BIF1131, 24/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, AD
BIF1132, 07/04/2016, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, AD
BIF1133, 26/07/2013, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, 2CY
BIF1134, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, 2CY
BIF1135, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Domestic Goose Anser anser domesticus
BIF1136, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF1137, 21/09/2013, Cuxhaven, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF1138, 17/09/2012, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Common Crane Grus grus
BIF1139, 17/09/2012, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons
BIF2796, 19/10/2017, North Sea, Offshore, Roland Neumann

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF1140, 21/09/2013, Cuxhaven, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF3494, 04/04/2021, Saalbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
– Bar-headed Goose: free ranging population of feral origin

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF3495, 04/04/2021, Saalbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
– Bar-headed Goose: free ranging population of feral origin

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF3493, 04/04/2021, Saalbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
– Bar-headed Goose: free ranging population of feral origin

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus
Bewick’s Swan Cygnus bewickii
BIF0800, 05/03/13, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, calls in flight
BIF1141, 13/04/2012, Flachwasserzone Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, calls in flight
Tundra Bean Goose Anser serrirostris, calls in flight
BIF1142, 28/09/2013, Flachwasserzone Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser, calls in flight
BIF1143, 24/01/2015, Flachwasserzone Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Pink-footed Goose
Tundra Bean Goose
Taiga Bean Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose
Egyptian Goose

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Tags Greylag Goose Anser anser

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Taiga Bean Goose
Anser fabalis

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Post date January 30, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– rather large goose, roughly size of Greylag Goose but slimmer
– diurnal migrant, probably nocturnal movements as well
– migrates in flocks in formation, often mixed with other Anser sp.

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
BIF1094, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
BIF1095, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
BIF1096, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
BIF1097, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
BIF1098, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
BIF1099, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons
BIF1100, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons
BIF1101, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

calls in flight not yet sound recorded

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Pink-footed Goose
Greylag Goose
Tundra Bean Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose

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Tags Taiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Egyptian Goose
Alopochen aegyptiaca

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Post date January 4, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– small “goose”, considerably larger than Mallard
– introduced in Europe, self-sustaining, partly migratory breeding population
– diurnal migrant
– migrates in small to medium flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD
BIF1194, 07/12/2015, Hawassa, Ethopia, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD
BIF1195, 07/12/2015, Hawassa, Ethopia, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca
BIF1196, 27/02/2013, Leipzig, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca
BIF1198, 27/02/2013, Leipzig, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD
BIF0003, 27/02/2013, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD
BIF0004, 27/02/2013, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD
Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea, AD
BIF3487, 05/06/2021, Ammersee, Germany, Mathias Putze

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD
Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea, AD
BIF3488, 05/06/2021, Ammersee, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca, AD, calls in flight
BIF0005, 26/08/2007, Schladebacher Kiesgruben, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Barnacle Goose
Greylag Goose
Tundra Bean Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Bar-headed Goose
Swan Goose

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Tags Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Canada Goose
Branta canadensis

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Post date September 14, 2016

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– very large goose, larger than Greylag Goose
– introduced in WP, self-sustaining, migratory breeding populations
– diurnal migrant
– migrates in flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF0578, 01/07/2015, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF0936, 15/03/2010, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF0937, 15/03/2010, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF3510, 16/09/2010, Falsterbo, Sweden, Mathias Putze

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF3511, 16/09/2010, Falsterbo, Sweden, Mathias Putze

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF0938, 24/03/2010, Baltic Sea, offshore, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Canada Goose Branta c. canadensis
BIF0939, 11/02/2016, Biesbosch, Netherlands, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Barnacle Goose
Brent Goose

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Tags Branta canadensis

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Pink-footed Goose
Anser brachyrhynchus

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Post date November 7, 2014

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized goose, considerably smaller than Greylag Goose
– diurnal/nocturnal migrant
– migrates in small to medium flocks in formation, often mixed with other geese

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus
BIF0237, 05/11/2014, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus
BIF0238, 05/11/2014, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus
BIF0239, 05/11/2014, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus
Northern Pintail Anas acuta
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
BIF1066, 11/11/2016, North Sea, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– a variety of different calls in flight and during migration
– all calls are highly variable, different transitional forms exist
– (gradual) differences between sexes and age classes likely
– two common call groups during migration: honks and squeals
– honks and squeals with regular disharmonic partials
– the modulation of honks is very variable
– honks and squeals uttered singly or as doublets like in Bean Goose
– short calls (chuckle) when irritated or disturbed (observers)
– chuckles uttered singly or in series

– overview –

– detail –
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchos, AD, calls in flight (honk)
BIF3030, 30/01/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –

– detail –
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchos, AD, calls in flight (honk, squeal, chuckle)
BIF3065, 30/01/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchos, AD, calls in flight (honk, squeal)
European Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria altifrons, AD
BIF0532, 02/07/2015, Möðrudalur, Iceland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchos, AD, calls in flight (honk, squeal)
BIF0533, 02/07/2015, Möðrudalur, Iceland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchos, AD, calls in flight (squeal, honk)
BIF3048, 02/07/2015, Möðrudalur, Iceland, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Greylag Goose
Tundra Bean Goose
Taiga Bean Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose

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Tags Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchos

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Swan Goose
Anser cygnoid

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Post date December 6, 2013

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– large goose, slightly larger than Greylag Goose
– all birds recorded in WP are escapes, at some places with self-sustaining populations
– diurnal migrant
– in Asia migrates in flocks in formation
– in Europe often mixed with other geese

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Swan Goose Anser cygnoid
BIF0175, 20/05/2011, Taschgai, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Swan Goose Anser cygnoid
BIF0176, 20/05/2011, Taschgai, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Swan Goose Anser cygnoid
BIF0177, 20/05/2011, Taschgai, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Swan Goose Anser cygnoid
BIF0178, 31/05/2011, Taschgai, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Swan Goose Anser cygnoid
BIF2809, 02/09/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– a variety of different calls in flight and during migration
– all calls are highly variable, different transitional forms exist
– (gradual) differences between sexes and age classes likely
– two common call groups during migration: honks and squeals
– honks and squeals with regular disharmonic partials and voice breaks
– the modulation of honks is very variable
– short calls (chuckle) when irritated or disturbed (observers)
– chuckles uttered singly or in series

– overview –

– detail –
Swan Goose Anser cygnoid, calls in flight (squeal, honk)
Eastern Yellow Wagtail Motacilla tschutschensis macronyx, song
BIF0179, 09/06/2013, Tsagaan Nuur, Mongolia, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Pink-footed Goose
Greylag Goose
Tundra Bean Goose
Taiga Bean Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose
Bar-headed Goose

#goose #geese #waterbird #waterfowl

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Tags Swan Goose Anser cygnoid

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus

Post author By Admin
Post date November 15, 2013

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized goose
– all birds recorded in WP are likely to be escapes, small self-sustaining populations might exist
– diurnal migrant
– in Asia migrates in flocks in formation, in Europe often mixed with other geese

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF0942, 08/06/2016, Khovsgol, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF0943, 08/06/2016, Khovsgol, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF0944, 09/06/2016, Khovsgol, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus, escapee
BIF0154, 15/10/2009, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
BIF0285, 14/06/2014, Gungalut, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF3494, 04/04/2021, Saalbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
– Bar-headed Goose: free ranging population of feral origin

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF3495, 04/04/2021, Saalbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
– Bar-headed Goose: free ranging population of feral origin

Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
BIF3493, 04/04/2021, Saalbachniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze
– Bar-headed Goose: free ranging population of feral origin

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– overview –

– detail –
Bar-headed goose Anser indicus, calls in flight
BIF0155, 25/05/2013, Ider Gol, Mongolia, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Greylag Goose
Tundra Bean Goose
Taiga Bean Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose
Swan Goose

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Tags Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus

Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Geese

Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons

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Post date March 4, 2013

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized goose, smaller than Greylag Goose
– diurnal/nocturnal migrant
– migrates in small to large flocks in formation
– regularly mixed with other geese
– very vocal

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, 2CY
BIF0217, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, 2CY, AD
BIF0218, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons AD
BIF0219, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, AD
BIF0220, 25/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, AD
Tundra Bean Goose Anser serrirostris, AD, possible 1CY
BIF0221, 31/10/2012, Nuthe-Nieplitz-Niederung, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greylag Goose Anser a. anser
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons
BIF2796, 19/10/2017, North Sea, Offshore, Roland Neumann

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons
Tundra Bean Goose Anser serrirostris
BIF0222, 04/01/2010, Untere Havelniederung, Germany, Mathias Putze

Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons
BIF1677, 15/03/2017, Kühlungsborn, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– a variety of different calls in flight and during migration
– all calls are highly variable, different transitional forms exist
– (gradual) differences between sexes and age classes likely
– two common call groups during migration: honks and squeals
– honks and squeals with regular disharmonic partials and voice breaks
– the modulation of honks is very variable
– calls can be monosyllabic to polysyllabic
– short calls (chuckle) when irritated or disturbed (observer!)
– chuckles uttered singly or in series

– overview –

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (honk)
BIF3661, 18/02/2017, Cuxhaven, Germany, Patrick Franke

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (squeal)
BIF3665, 25/10/2020, Linum, Germany, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (squeal, chuckle)
BIF3654, 10/11/2012, Großteich Torgau, Germany, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (squeal, honk)
BIF3655, 31/01/2014, Camperduin, Netherlands, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (squeal, honk, chuckle)
BIF3660, 05/02/2017, Werbeliner See, Germany, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (honk, squeal)
BIF3662, 06/10/2017, Flachwasserzone Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke

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– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (honk, squeal)
Tundra Bean Goose Anser serrirostris rossicus, flight call (HONK)
BIF3658, 04/11/2014, Flachwasserzone Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke
– Tundra Bean Goose in background

– overview –

– detail –
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser a. albifrons, flight call (honk, squeal)
Tundra Bean Goose Anser serrirostris rossicus, flight call (HONK)
BIF3657, 28/03/2014, Werbeliner See, Germany, Patrick Franke
– mixed flock

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