bars on head; grey body; orange-yellow legs (Zoo; 2012-09-19)


Bar-headed Goose
Anser iindicus

Native Range: Eurasia

Notes: a striking goose with prominent barring on its head; this species is known as one of the world's most high-flying birds because, during migration, it crosses the Himalayan mountains, following extremely high passes; no sexual dimorphism.

frontal viewmostly grey body (Zoo; 2012-09-19)
side view (Zoo; 2012-09-19)

orangish bill with a black tip (Zoo; 2012-09-19)
posing for a head portrait (Zoo; 2012-09-19)