Red-breasted Goose

Branta ruficollis

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Brief #

Distinctive rufous red breast, black black lined with white, black bill with white cheeks.

Synonyms #

  • Barnacla cuellirroja (Spanish)
  • Ganso paporrubio (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Red-breasted Goose is at high risk of unnatural (human-caused) extinction without further human intervention.
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Description #

Unmistakable red, black and white goose with a short neck and dark underparts which stand out in flight. Chestnut-red foreneck, breast and sides of head, bordered white. White flank-stripe and black belly. White rear underparts and black tail. Juveniles are generally duller than the adults.

Measurements #

Length: 53 - 56 cm
Wingspan: 1.16 - 1.35 m
Weight: 1.058 - 1.625 kg