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Baku Zoological Park

Geese

Size and weight

75-110 cm in length and up to 180 cm in wingspan
2.5-4 kg

Nutrition

Omnivore

Life Span

Up to 24 years

Reproduction

4-12

Conservation status

Least Concern

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Wet habitats in the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in summer. They mostly migrate south in winter, typically to temperate regions

Geese spend much less time on water than ducks and swans - most of their life is spent on land. Pairs can be together as long as 20 years. The gander is a fierce defender of his mate and offspring, and will charge any suspected enemy