What are the habits of wild geese? A comprehensive look at the living characteristics of wild geese

Wild geese have strong adaptability and are omnivorous waterfowl. They are widely distributed in waterside or marsh areas in North America, Eurasia, North Africa, Europe and other regions, feeding on wild grasses, pasture grass, mushroom buds, snails, shrimp and the like. Moreover, wild geese fly back north to breed after the spring equinox each year, and fly south to overwinter after the autumn equinox. In addition, wild geese are also a loyal species of bird, always appearing in pairs.

Variety classification of wild geese

1. Brant goose

Breeds in the tundra permafrost zones of North America and the polar regions of Siberia; overwinters in coastal grasslands and estuaries in the south.

2. Greylag goose

Northern Eurasia, overwinters in North Africa, India, China and Southeast Asia.

3. Swan goose

Distributed across Eurasia and northern Africa, including all of Europe, the African regions north of the Tropic of Cancer, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Asian regions north of the Himalayas - Hengduan Mountains - Minshan - Qinling - Huaihe River line. Breeds in Mongolia, Northeast China and Siberia, and overwinters in central and eastern China, Taiwan, China and Korea.

4. Greater white-fronted goose

Breeds in the tundra permafrost zones of the Northern Hemisphere; overwinters in temperate farmland.

Since ancient times, wild geese have been regarded as spiritual creatures possessing all of “benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness”, so there are many poems praising them. Moreover, wild geese mate for life and fly together to the ends of the earth, making them one of the most affectionate birds in the world. Therefore, in ancient times they were also used as mascots at weddings.