Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Branta
Species
bernicla
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Britain, Brandt N.J
Number of Sub-Species
Three subspecies each of which have different areas.
Migratory or Resident
Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Breeds in arctic tundra, winters in tidal estuaries.
Distribution and Range
Breed in high Arctic circumpolar, winter in temperate zone coastlines in Atlantic and Pacific
Food
Feeds on eel grass, sea lettuce, grass, cereal grains.