The White-fronted Goose 



is more white on the forehead ; the bill is orange yellow 

 with white nail, and the legs orange. Length 27 in.; 

 wing 16 in. 



THE BEAN GOOSE 



Anser segetum (J. P. Qmelin) 



This species nests throughout Northern Europe and Asia. 

 It is common on our coasts in winter, and is in fact the 

 most abundant of our wild Geese. In Scotland, however, 

 it is not so numerous as the preceding species. 

 This bird feeds inland on grain and vegetation. 

 The bill is black, with an orange band across the centre 

 and a blade nail; the amount of orange on the bill varies, 

 however, in individuals, and several forms have been 

 differentiated, though the matter requires further confirma- 

 tion before being finally accepted. The amount of orange in 

 the bill may also vary, in some cases, during the life of 

 a single individual. Legs orange yellow. There is no 

 bluish grey on the shoulder of the wing, as in the Grey 

 Lag and Pink-footed Length 34 in. ; wing 19 in. 



THE PINK-FOOTED GOOSE 



Anser brachyrhynchus, Bail Ion 



On the east of England and Scotland this species is 

 very plentiful during the winter, but in the south of 

 England and on our west coasts it is comparatively rare, 

 and its occurrence in Ireland is not yet authenticated. It 



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