Pink-footed goose
Scientific name: Anser brachyrhynchus
The pink-footed goose is a winter visitor to the UK, feeding on our wetland and farmland habitats. About 360,000 individuals spend the winter here, making it a really important destination for this bird.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 61-76cmWingspan: 1.5m
Weight: 2.5kg
Average lifespan: 8 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.