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LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE v's WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE
Lesser White-Fronted Goose
(WWT Slimbridge June 2015)
White-Fronted Goose
(WWT Slimbridge April 2013)
WILDFOWL COMPARISON
To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-
The Head, Beak & Eyes
Lesser White-Fronted Goose
White-Fronted Goose
The Lesser White-fronted Goose has a Yellow eye ring.
The White-fronted Goose has no eye ring.
The Breast & Body
Lesser White-Fronted Goose
White-Fronted Goose
The breast and body are similar.
The Legs & Feet
Lesser White-Fronted Goose
White-Fronted Goose
The legs and feet are similar.
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OVERVIEW
Distinguishing Characteristics
Lesser White-Fronted Goose
The Lesser White-Fronted Goose has a Yellow eye ring.
White-Fronted Goose
The White-Fronted Goose has no eye ring.
Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge
?
They can be found in the following Zones: -
Lesser White-Fronted Goose. -
Geese Of The World Zone
.
White-Fronted Goose. -
Geese Of The World Zone
.
Related Links
:-
Barnacle Gooose / Canada Goose
Bean Goose / Greylag Goose
Ferruginous Duck / Southern Pochard
Lesser Scaup / Greater Scaup
Lesser / Greater White-Fronted Goose
Magpie Goose / Spur-Winged Goose
Redhead / Pochard
Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck
Ross's Goose / Snow Goose
Red-Billed Teal / White-Cheeked Pintail
You can help to protect wetland habitats in the UK and around the World by becoming a member of the WWT,
visit official WWT site
for details.