Appearance - Male
The Greylag Goose has a Grey/Brown head, neck and plumage with pale fringes on the feathers. Underparts are Light/Grey with a White belly. It has Pink legs and feet with an Orange or Pink bill.
Appearance - Female
Both sexes are alike.
Habitat
Wetlands, Marshes, and Lakes in Iceland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia, South China, and North India.
Diet
Grasses, Marsh Plant Roots and Rhizomes, Root Crops such as Turnips, Swedes, Potatoes and Carrots. Also feed on Grain and small Aquatic Animals.
Breeding Time
Early May in Iceland, Late April in Scotland and earlier in mid-Europe.
Eggs
Quantity: 4 to 6
Average Size: 85mm x 58mm.
Colour: Creamy White.
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LOCATION
Breeding Habitat
From Iceland, North Scotland, Scandinavia to Russia. Also across the Ural Mountains to Manchuria.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Icelandic birds Winter in the British Isles, Others winter in the Netherlands, France, Spain, North Africa, East Mediterranean, N.W. India, Burma and South China.