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Ross's Goose

Anser rossii · Anatidae · Anseriformes

Best monthsApr–May · Octmost records
Records73in 2 countries
Most seen inEstonia43 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Ross's Goose
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About

Ross's Goose in brief

The ross's goose (Anser rossii) is a bird of the Anatidae family — species of bird.

Across the 2 countries we cover it has 73 published records, most of them from Estonia and Iceland. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in April, May and October and fall to their lowest in January and February.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Estonia43 records · best Apr, May
Iceland30 records · best Oct, May
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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