Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis

The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.

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Observations
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Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Branta leucopsis
Author
(Bechstein, 1803)
Vernacular names
  • valkoposkihanhi (Finnish)
  • vitkindad gås (Swedish)
  • Barnacle Goose (English)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.26299
Taxon rank
species
Occurrence in Finland
Published from Finland
Status in Finland
  • Stable population
  • BirdLife Category A
  • Regular breeder
Regulatory Status
  • EU Directive on Conservation of Wild Birds Annex I ?
Finnish Regional Red List Category
  • 2019 LC – Least Concern
  • 2015 LC – Least Concern
  • 2010 LC – Least Concern
  • 2000 NE – Not Evaluated
Expert
  • Jari Valkama
DNA barcode sequences
Informal groups
  • Birds
  • Waterbirds