The Greylag Goose Anser anser

Features

During their flights, the greylag geese also come to our swamps, but they rarely winter here. The greylag goose has brown feathers, a long and strong neck, an orange beak and bright red legs. The wingspan ranges from 150 to 160 cm.

Species	Bird
Living space	Lake, Pond, Swamp
Size	76 - 89 cm
Weight	3,3 kg

Description

They start nesting in the summer, near water. Despite their weight, they are excellent aviators that fly over hundreds of miles during their migrations. Their flocks fly in a perfect V-shape, thus reducing their air resistance and energy consumption. Birds from the north of Europe spend most of their time in the Mediterranean and, on the way, they often land in resting areas (ponds) where they feed and restore the fat reserves they need for the rest of the summer and winter. They eat seeds and grass, but will also consume fish eggs and frogs.