Tundra Bean Goose
Anser serrirostris (Gould, 1852)
XR
1574
Family: Anseriformes > Anatidae
Breeding in northern Siberia, the Tundra Bean Goose is a winter visitor to the UK in varying numbers.
Occurring in small groups, the appearance of Tundra Bean Geese in the UK is erratic but usually associated with cold weather on the Continent. Reflecting its Siberian origin, numbers of Tundra Bean Geese are higher in eastern England than elsewhere in the UK but, even in the east, single birds or small flocks of 10 or fewer are the norm.
BirdTrack records reveal a distinct peak in sightings during February and, whilst the species is particularly associated with eastern England, individuals can be found anywhere, particularly during cold weather when birds may move further south and west.
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BTO RECORDS
Identification
Tundra Bean Goose identification is often difficult. The following article may help when identifying Tundra Bean Goose.
SONGS AND CALLS
Listen to example recordings of the main vocalisations of Tundra Bean Goose, provided by xeno-canto contributors.
Flight call
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Population size and trends and patterns of distribution based on BTO surveys and atlases with data collected by BTO volunteers.
CONSERVATION STATUS
This species can be found on the following statutory and conservation listings and schedules.
| Schedule 1 license required (to disturb) | No |
| Birds Directive Annex 1 | No |
POPULATION SIZE
| UK (winter) | 300 (2011-15) |
| BOU Category | A |
DISTRIBUTION
Small, but regular, numbers of Tundra Bean Geese are recorded each winter and these tend to be related to cold-weather movements from the near continent. The winter distribution map from 2007–11 shows concentrations along the British east coast, the Northern Isles, the Lancashire coast and inland around the Fens.
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Britain and Ireland Breeding Distribution 2008-2011.
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Britain and Ireland Winter Distribution 2008-2011.
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Occupied 10-km squares in UK
| No. occupied in winter | 141 |
| % occupied in winter | 4.7 |
DISTRIBUTION CHANGE
Tundra Bean Goose has only recently been recognised as a full species meaning we cannot measure of map changes in distribution.
SEASONALITY
Tundra Bean Goose is a winter visitor, with numbers varying from year to year.
Movement
Information about movement and migration based on online bird portals (e.g. BirdTrack), Ringing schemes and tracking studies.
RINGING RECOVERIES
View a summary of recoveries in the Online Ringing Report.
Biology
Lifecycle and body size information about Tundra Bean Goose, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.
PRODUCTIVITY & NESTING
Sample sizes are too small to report Productivity and Nesting statistics for this species.
CODES & CLASSIFICATION
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Field Codes
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2-letter: XR | 5-letter code: | Euring: 1574 |
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