Tundra Bean Goose

Anser serrirostris

A hardy arctic traveler, this goose braves icy winds to journey across vast northern landscapes each year.

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Visual Identification

Appearance

The Tundra Bean Goose is a large, robust waterfowl with predominantly brown plumage. Its body is marked by darker upperparts and lighter underparts, with a distinctive orange band on its otherwise black bill. They have orange legs and feet, and the eyes are dark brown.

Adults and juveniles share similar colouration, though young birds may appear slightly duller. During winter, their plumage becomes slightly paler, but overall seasonal changes are minimal.

Size

Length

66cm to 84cm

Wingspan

140cm to 174cm

Weight

1.9kg to 3.3kg

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Brown Grey

Secondary Colour

White

Beak Colour

Black Orange

Leg Colour

Orange

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Tundra Bean Goose can be found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Tundra Bean Goose can be found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Tundra Bean Goose can be found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Tundra Bean Goose is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Tundra Bean Geese breed in the Arctic tundra of northern Eurasia, from Scandinavia to eastern Siberia. During winter, they migrate south to temperate regions, including parts of Europe and East Asia.

In the UK, they are winter visitors, primarily found in eastern England, with notable concentrations in Norfolk and Suffolk. They prefer coastal marshes, estuaries, and nearby agricultural land during the non-breeding season.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 2,000 meters

Climate zones

Subarctic, Temperate

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Tundra Bean Goose. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
How birds move around during different seasons