Barnacle Goose vs Greater White-fronted Goose
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Barnacle Goose
0.7 m
Human
1.75 m
Greater White-fronted Goose
0.81 m
| Barnacle Goose | Greater White-fronted Goose | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2–2.2 kg | 1.9–3.3 kg |
| Length | 55–70 cm | 64–81 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.32–1.45 m | 1.3–1.65 m |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–25 yrs | 10–25 yrs |
| Incubation | 25 days | 27 days |
| Offspring | 3–6 | 4–7 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Tundra, Coast, Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Ocean | Wetland, Tundra, Grassland, Farmland, Coast, Lake, River |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |