Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus)
~ 1828
About this artwork
This is a detailed scientific illustration of a Lesser White-fronted Goose, depicted in profile, standing on a small patch of ground. The bird features dark brown and gray plumage with white barring on its chest, a black neck and head, and a distinctive white patch on its forehead above its pinkish-orange beak.
Did you know?
The Lesser White-fronted Goose is an endangered species, primarily breeding in the Arctic tundra across Eurasia. Its name comes from the distinct white patch on its forehead that helps distinguish it from other goose species. These birds are known for their impressive migratory journeys, traveling thousands of kilometers between their breeding grounds and warmer wintering areas in southern Europe, central Asia, and China.
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Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus)
Wihelm Wright, ~ 1828
