Wildlifeof Thailand
Greylag Goose
Anatidae
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Basic stats
Diet
Grasses, roots, seeds and crops
Habitat
Marshes, lakes, grassland and farmland
Range
Europe and Asia
Clutch size
4–6 eggs
Incubation period
27–28 days
Size
74–91cm
Wingspan
147–180cm
The greylag goose is a large, bulky grey goose with a heavy orange or pink bill and pink legs. Native across Europe and Asia, northern populations migrate to milder wintering grounds. It feeds by grazing grasses and crops or taking roots and seeds in wetlands. Pairs are long-lasting, nesting on the ground near water and leading their downy young to feeding areas (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Greylag Goose eat?
- Grasses, roots, seeds and crops
- What habitat does the Greylag Goose live in?
- Marshes, lakes, grassland and farmland
- Where is the Greylag Goose found?
- Europe and Asia
- How many eggs does the Greylag Goose lay?
- 4–6 eggs
- How long are the eggs of the Greylag Goose incubated?
- 27–28 days
- How big is the Greylag Goose?
- 74–91cm
- What is the wingspan of the Greylag Goose?
- 147–180cm