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.
Swan Goose Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Swan Goose
The Swan Goose is migratory and is associated with Lakes, rivers, and wetlands in East Asia.
The Swan Goose can be found in East Asia and is most often associated with Lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
The Swan Goose feeds on Grasses, seeds, and aquatic plants and is considered a herbivore.
The Swan Goose is currently listed as Endangered, with a decreasing population trend. Main threats include Habitat loss, Over-hunting.
The Swan Goose is usually gregarious.
The Swan Goose is typically diurnal.
The main threats facing the Swan Goose include Habitat loss and Over-hunting.
The Swan Goose population trend is currently decreasing.
Well-known places to look for the Swan Goose include Daurian Steppe (Russia/Mongolia) and Yangtze River Basin.
Natural predators of the Swan Goose include Wolves and Large eagles.
The wild ancestor of the domestic Chinese and African goose breeds.
The Swan Goose is part of the Anatidae family and an Anseriformes order.
The Swan Goose weighs about 3.5 kg, stands around 85 cm tall, reaches about 90 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 160 cm.
The Swan Goose can reach speeds of around 60 km/h.
