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Bar-headed Goose<\/h1>\n \n \n\n

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Journey to the Himalayas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In winter, it migrates to the lakes, rivers, and marshy plains of the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, etc.) by flying over the Himalayas at impressive altitudes of 9,000 meters. It holds the record for the highest-altitude flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the goslings are born, both parents care for them. They watch over them, accompany them to the riverbanks, chase away intruders, and more. The goslings grow into their adult plumage after about two months. The young remain with their parents until the next breeding season.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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70 to 76cm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Central Asia: Around the Lakes and Marshes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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The population of the bar-headed goose is estimated to be between 52,000 and 62,000 individuals, showing a very slight decline. The causes of the decline are typical: hunting, habitat loss, egg collection, etc.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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It is primarily herbivorous, but may eat a few small insects.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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