lesser white-fronted goose
Also known as Anser erythropus
species of bird
AI overview
The lesser white-fronted goose is a small species of wild goose found in Arctic and subarctic regions, named for the white patch on its forehead. It matters because it is considered vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss and hunting pressure, making its conservation important for maintaining biodiversity in northern ecosystems.
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Species
lesser white-fronted goose
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderAnseriformes
- FamilyAnatidae
Habitatmarine
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Wikidata facts
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- Anser erythropus MHNT.ZOO.2010.11.14.6.jpg
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The lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus) is a goose closely related to the larger greater white-fronted goose (A. albifrons). It breeds in the northernmost Palearctic, but it is a scarce breeder in Europe, with a reintroduction attempt in Fennoscandia.
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