Lesser White-fronted Goose
Anser erythropus
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus) is a goose closely related to the larger greater white-fronted goose (A. albifrons). It breeds in the northernmost Palearctic, but it is a scarce breeder in Europe, with a reintroduction attempt in Fennoscandia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds arctic Eurasia; winters to southern Europe, India, and China.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lesser white-fronted goose
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
