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Recordings
Scientific Name
Anser albifrons
Arabic Name
الإوز الأغر الكبير
Kuwaiti name
وز
Family
Width
160.0 cm
Length
78.0 cm
Similar species
Information
Extremely rare vagrant during late autumn and winter. According to local hunters, the species may be a more frequent visitor. Although usually found on coastal marshes, it has even been recorded on a quiet golf course.
Where in Kuwait
Only 1 record for Kuwait that was found on one of the 'green' golf courses.
In the world
Breeds on tundra in far northeast, migrating in winter and has preference for peatlands, natural bogs and sedge meadows.
Local threats
Shooting is a threat for Geese and Ducks during passage migration.