Endangered Swan Goose
Anser cygnoid
Also known as: Chinese Goose
The Swan Goose is a large, elegant bird native to East Asia. It is known for its long neck and distinctive markings.
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Detailed Information on the Swan Goose
Weight
3.5 kg
Height
85 cm
Length
90 cm
Wingspan
160 cm
Top Speed
60
km/h
Social Structure:
Gregarious
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Migratory
Population Trend: Decreasing
Main Threats:
- Habitat loss
- Over-hunting
Daurian Steppe (Russia/Mongolia)
Yangtze River Basin
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
