Does the Greater White-Fronted Goose Migrate?

Greater white-fronted geese breed across the high Arctic and winter in southern portions of the Pacific, Central, and Mississippi Flyways. Also known as specklebellies, or simply whitefronts, these birds migrate 6,000 miles or more between their breeding and wintering grounds each year.

Where do greater white-fronted geese live?

Marshes, prairies, fields, lakes, bays; tundra in summer. Generally in open country; most spend winter where agricultural fields (for foraging) are close to extensive shallow waters (for roosting). Breeds on tundra, both wet coastal areas and drier inland tundra.

How many greater white-fronted goose are there?

This form breeds just around Cook Inlet in Alaska, and numbers only about 7,500. It winters in the Sacramento Valley of California, where it meets the more widespread subspecies. The tule goose primarily uses marshes (often full of tule rushes) while the other form forages in open fields.